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Talking to a Farmer about Pricing and Processing

Heidi Lillibridge poses with one of the cows on the farm, Last week I took a little field trip, well, I was in the middle of several fields so it was probably my first REAL field trip. While the country is reeling with all of the closures from the COVID-19 p...

Mt. Auburn fire results in loss of house and other property damage

On 05-04-2020, at about 07:45 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 201 East St, Mt Auburn IA, i...

Brennen Still celebrates 13th birthday with Parade

Everyone and yes, even the dog came out to celebrate Brennen Still's 13th Birthday on Monday night Brennen Still celebrated his 13th birthday on Monday with a parade in his honor filled with people from across the area. The Vinton Police Department lead the procession past the Still home. Several f...

Benton County Fair Projects Building will not open this year

Due to COVID-19 part of the fairgrounds will be closed during the Benton County Fair this year.There will be NO open classes (pantry, photography, garden, home Needle work/crafts, flowers), however, t...

Don't forget in your down time to call iVinton

On the list of things to do, don't forget to call iVinton...today! I think it's safe to say that the trucks are still in town, barely.Residents have until May 8th to sign up for their site survey!Reme...

Calling all Members of the Class of 2020

Class of 2020 you have the stage, all of you! Attention, Seniors of Benton County - Homeschoolers, V-S Graduates, Benton Community, CPU...yes you!Unfortunately, this year has been a year that the Class of 2020 will not forget, and many of the res...

Trailer fire Wednesday Evening

The aftermath of a second fire in Vinton this week. On Wednesday evening, around 7:30 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department responded to a second fire report this week. The department was called to a trailer on fire in the Longview Terrace Mobile Home Park o...

Live from New Jersey, it's Carli and Lillie!

It's all about PPE and patients and new shoes and Thai ice cream today as the video worked and we were able to talk to Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont after their second week working in New Jersey with C...

Downtown Prom will be held for V-S Graduates in June

In a statement from the Vinton-Shellsburg School, the school announced plans for the graduates for a "Downtown Prom." Students are invited dress up in the Prom attire or more comfortable clothing and ...

Seeking Iowa SILC Council Member Candidates for Governor Appointment

PLEASE APPLY BY THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 2020!!!https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/IACIO/2020/04/29/file_attachments/1439253/1%20%20%20%20%20Gubernatorial%20Appointment%20Resume.docThe Iowa...