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Benton County Sheriff's Department warns of Scam
We received multiple calls today from residents in Benton County. A message was received telling the resident that they need to contact the DMV in reference to an unpaid tickets/fines, or their licens... Art by Victoria Humiston on Display at the Vinton Public Library
Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned home after being featured in a ye... Shellsburg Public Library makes ADA Upgrade
The Shellsburg Public Library is excited to announce that an ADA-accessible automatic door has been installed to better serve all members of our community.Thanks to donations made by the following, th... Wind Turbine Recycling in Benton County?
On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-... Science, Stems, and Success: VS FFA Competes at District CDEs
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Communi... Notice to Bidders: Tree Replanting Program Project
Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this ...
Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule
The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary:
Monday through Friday
Breakfast 8:00... Benton County 4-Hers Excel at 2025 State Livestock Triathlon
Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 Iowa 4-H Lives... Pork in the Pantry Provides 75,000 Servings to Those in Need
County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,0...
Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $49,605.87 to Local Organizations
The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton. Vinton S...