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The sky makes the perfect backdrop
While the snow makes everything outside look clean and beautiful, there is nothing like a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. A few weeks ago Drew Sallee captured this breathtaking photo of the water tower at... POST PROM DETERMINED TO GIVE OUR SENIORS A MEMORABLE PROM
It has definitely been a year of challenges for many. This year’s Post Prom fundraising efforts are not an exception! The Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom Committee is determined to off...
Funds Available for Families and Farmers Impacted by August 10th Derecho
Benton County families impacted by the disaster who still have unmet needs are encouraged to apply to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition for assistance. To request an application for assist...
Former Belle Plaine Officer Pleads Guilty to Accessing Child Pornography
A man who accessed child pornography pled guilty on January 11, 2021, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jared Daily, age 34, from Belle Plaine, Iowa, w... PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED ABOUT PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
-For five-year plan covering Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington CountiesEast Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is starting work on its Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP). P...
1 Injured, 1 killed in ATV accident near Shellsburg
On 1-5-2021, at about 4:58 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an ATV accident with injury on 64th St, about 1 mile east of Shellsburg IA. A Polaris 500 ATV, with two occ...
BENTON COUNTY NEW YEAR'S DEATHS RULED MURDER-SUICIDE
On January 1, 2021, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assisted the Urbana Police Department in the investigation of a possible murder/suicide. The Urbana Police Department received a 9...
Benton County Community Foundation Grant Application Now Available
Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2021 grant cycle. The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at w...
Authorities investigate death of area resident
At or about 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021, deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence at 5909 28th Avenue...
Vinton Unlimited Holiday Lights Punch Card Grand Prize Winner Announced!
2020 may be a year we are happy to see fading in our review mirror, but with the help of Vinton Unlimited and several local businesses, 2020 is going out on a good note! Vinton Unlimited’s Holiday...