La Porte Police Department assist in take down of Mexican Money Launderer

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
June 13, 2025 12:09 pm

A Chicago‑area man who acted as a money launderer for a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization was sentenced June 11, 2025 to nearly five years in federal prison.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Officers Attend 2025 COLT

FFA
June 13, 2025 12:08 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Friday, June 7th, 2025, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA officer team attended COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) at Hawkeye Community College.

Clean-Up Crew: FFA Strong!

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2025 5:42 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, June 7th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members helped to clean up cans after the Hairball concert in Vinton. Thank you

Wrapping Up the Year in V-S FFA with the Awards Banquet!

FFA
June 11, 2025 10:25 am

By Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe annual Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, March 3rd. President Andrew Pingenot opened the evening by welcoming guests and thanking them for their support.

Lawsuits over alleged fuel-pump conspiracy are settled out of court

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
June 11, 2025 9:57 am

By Clark KauffmanA lawsuit accusing Casey’s General Stores and an Iowa Board of Regents member of colluding with others as part of an illegal conspiracy to limit competition at fuel pumps has settled out of court.

Susan (Ervin) Judkins Named 2025 Leadership for Iowa Award Recipient

VINTON TODAY
June 11, 2025 9:26 am

Leadership Iowa, Iowa’s premier issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation, has named Susan Judkins from Clive, Iowa, as the recipient of its annual Leadership for Iowa Award.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Honored with Governor's Volunteer Award

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
June 10, 2025 2:36 pm

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 prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Award in Des Moines, Iowa.

CPU FFA wraps the year at Awards Banquet

CPU FFA
June 10, 2025 11:07 am

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.

The courthouse clock has returned!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 8, 2025 10:21 pm

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 and the clock's restoration professional Rory Demesy, the clock made the trek from the north side of the courthouse, to the west entrance.

Gov. Reynolds signs bill to expand firefighter cancer coverage

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
June 8, 2025 6:42 pm

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.