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It's the Sweetest time of the year
Brady Smith is enjoying one of the many ears of corn that are available throughout the county during sweetcorn season. This ear was just one of the food treats enjoyed at the Garrison Farmers Market o... VPRD WELCOMES NEW RECREATION COORDINATOR
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department welcomed a new staff member (although not new to many in town), Kristie Boyle as the departments first ever Recreation Coordinator. This new position was cre... 6 Things Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans
By JIM SCHIPPER Iowa Student Loan Board MemberMany traditional students who use private education loans need cosigners to qualify or to receive better rates. Parents are often the natural choice to co...
VS FFA Members Take On Lost Island
By: Co-Reporter, Isabel Mullinex
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter always strives to stay active during the summer and
get members excited for the upcoming year. That's why the FFA chapter was excit... Major Success of the 2021 Benton County Fair
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke
From June 23
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to June 27th Benton County held its annual fair in Vinton. Every year the
Vinton-Shellsburg, La Porte-Dysart, and Benton Community FFA chapters hold... Phone updates at the County may cause a brief interruption
The Benton County phone system will be getting an upgrade during the week of August 9th at the Courthouse, Secondary Roads, Social Services, and in the Veterans Affairs Department. There may be some i...
Van Horne Family Medical Clinic Recognized for Community Service
Van Horne Family Medical Clinic was honored by Van Horne Lions Club with a Warren Coleman award. The award is given for service to the community. Rita Taylor-Stewart along with her staff were commende... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter provided Petting Zoo at Party in the Park
By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexDuring the annual Party in the Park, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter provided a petting zoo and pony rides for kids. The petting zoo was on Saturday, June 18th and me... Injured Eagle found north of Vinton
Just north of town on the Gary and Jill Marlow property, a young eagle was found unable to fly. The Marlows called Pat Jorgensen of the Department of Natural Resources to come to the property to rescu... Southern edge of Dysart hit by tornado
The city of Dysart was spared a massive hit on Wednesday night. Of course, you'd think that if you weren't one of the homes hit by the tornado. At last count, ABC reported that there was a string of 2...