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Hainey honored as 'Best of the Class'

Ella Hainey from Vinton-Shellsburg CSD was honored as a member of the 2022 Best of the Class. KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa recognized valedictorians or top graduating seniors from across eastern Iowa at a celebration on Saturday, May 21 at the Maucker Union on the UNI campus.
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Thank you from the George G. Luckey Post to area Helpers

Memorial Day is not complete without work from George G. Luckey Post 57 members and helpers. The Legion would like to thank the Vinton-Shellsburg Home Schoolers and others who help put up flags and take down flags.
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Memorial Day Services across the area bring residents

Across Iowa, Memorial Day is still observed with traditional Memorial Day services. The various Legion Posts across Benton County continue the custom of pausing to remember their fallen brothers and sisters during war times and those that they've lost following their service.
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B.L. Anderson Park Construction Starts and Finishes Early

Work at the B.L. Anderson Park started earlier than the expected May 23 start day. Starting work a full week before expected, the crews were able to get the old concrete removed and the ground ready for the new courts.
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Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Caitlin Atwood

Hi, I’m Caitlin Atwood. I’m the daughter of Scott and Cheryl Atwood and we live in Van Horne. I recently graduated from Benton Community High School in May and I am going to be attending Coe College in the fall to double major in music education and clarinet performance.