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Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Honored with Governor’s Volunteer Award
Prestigious award recognizes significant contributions through volunteer service across IowaCedar Rapids, Iowa – On June 4, 2025, Eastern Iowa Honor Flight board members were honored with prestigiou... CPU FFA wraps the year at Awards Banquet
On Saturday May 17th the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter concluded the year with their annual awards banquet to honor the achievements of the chapter and members. Dozens of awards were handed out to m... The courthouse clock has returned!
The Benton County Courthouse Clock is officially HOME!The clock arrived in Vinton at about 7:15 p.m. With the help of Benton County Supervisor, Tracy Seeman and his son Trevor as well as Justin Birker... Gov. Reynolds signs bill to expand firefighter cancer coverage
Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 969, a bill that expands the definition of cancer for the Peace Officers’ Retirement System and 411 Retirement System to include all types of cancer. ...
V-S Elementary Schools to Launch New Research-Based Literacy Curriculum
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is taking bold steps to improve reading outcomes for its elementary students by adopting a new, research-based literacy curriculum. Beginning in the fall of...
Science, Soil, and Steel: VS FFA Competes in State CDEs
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Tuesday, May 20th, 11 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the State Food Science, Agronomy, and Ag Mechanics Career Development Events. The State ... Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in May
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born May 23, is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent p...
County Dog Ordinance under discussion again in Benton County
At Tuesday's meeting of the Benton County Supervisors had at the top of the agenda, the topic of amending County Ordinance 37. Derek Marsh, one of the Assistant County Attorneys, opened the meeting wi... Vinton's Public Library holding Quilt Auction to benefit Adult Programming
The Vinton Public Library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitt... New Name. New Vibe. Same Small-Town Charm
We’re excited to invite you to be part of something fresh and inspiring—Maker’s Market on Main, Dysart’s newly reimagined craft and art fair, happening Saturday, June 14th on Main Street! Join...