A Special Thanks to Campground Hosts

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 28, 2019 3:28 am

By Scott Bahmann, Rodgers Park Ranger As a park ranger in a county park, besides law enforcement, I am held accountable for many things during the camping season.

Kris Howes-Vonstein named 2019 Iowa Teacher of the Year Runner Up

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 28, 2019 3:25 am

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 VSCSD Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock, Middle School Principal Shelly Peterson and seventh-grade science teacher, Kris Howes-Vonstein, traveled to Des Moines for the annual Outstanding Iowa Teachers Recognition Luncheon.

Update on the River Parks

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 27, 2019 10:04 am

By Jon Geiger, Park Ranger We are excited to announce that Hoefle-Dulin County Park has received a new playground. Many years ago this park had a swing set and a slide that had become worn out and no longer met the criteria for a safe playground.

Don’t Make Them, Take Them

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 27, 2019 9:45 am

By Zach Parmater, Conservation Tech Everyone is always talking about the amount of time kids spend on electronics this day and age. Just take the devices away and shoo your children outside.

Well, I Guess It’s Your Money....

KAREN PHELPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BCC
February 27, 2019 9:18 am

“Hey boss, someone smashed the gate at Minne Estema.” How’s that for a Monday morning greeting at the office? The River Parks Ranger, Jon Geiger, was waiting for me when I arrived at work that morning.

Clean up continues from the winter storms

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2019 7:28 am

The Vinton street crews continue to clean up following the storms and winds that moved through the area over the weekend.Along with cleaning the streets, they are also working to clear the city parking areas of the ice build up.

You will need a REAL ID or Passport to fly after October 1, 2020

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 23, 2019 4:02 pm

According to the TSA website, you can now fly with any of the following Identity Documents:  Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.

Vinton Shellsburg Winter Formal a nice break from the Season

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 23, 2019 12:10 pm

The Winter Formal was held at the Vinton Shellsburg High School on Friday evening in the commons area.Many of the high school students enjoyed an evening together and had a chance to chase away the winter blahs while dancing to the music.

The Email is BACK!!!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2019 6:31 am

Hopefully, all of you that wanted it, have been receiving the daily email. Yes, folks, that's news. If you haven't been receiving the email you will need to subscribe.

Driving around with Captain Obvious

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2019 12:47 pm

Tuesday night found me out and about later than I had planned to be. Gripping the wheel of my itty bitty car, okay, it's probably not "itty bitty" it's the size of a normal sedan, I slammed through drift after drift on the highway promising myself if I could just get to town, I'd be smart and check into the hotel and not even think about trying to get home.