Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
June 25, 2025 12:34 pm

Reinbeck Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Time                         A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that he had met in federal prison was sentenced June 23, 2025, to 20 years in federal prison.

Woodworking with Purpose at Vinton-Shellsburg

FFA
June 25, 2025 12:33 pm

By: Ali Lutz, Ag Journalism InternIn May, the students in the Ag Exploration class at Vinton-Shellsburg High School completed a hands-on project by building wooden benches as part of their Power, Structural, Technical unit.

Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2025 9:50 am

The Vinton  high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our classmates!Questions? Contact Roger Rinderknecht.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Compete at State and District Contests

FFA
June 24, 2025 9:46 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, June 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter took part in the State Nursery Landscape and Floriculture CDEs and the District Livestock Judging Contest.

Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 24, 2025 9:41 pm

A boat overturned on the Iowa River near Chelsea at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.  "Two people were safely recovered with only minor injuries," the Tama County Sheriff's Department reported.

Benton County Sheriff's Report for the week of June 9-15, 2025

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
June 24, 2025 9:41 pm

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Belle Plaine man killed in Accident in Poweshiek County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 24, 2025 11:41 am

A Belle Plaine man was killed in a two car collision last Thursday morning. The crash occurred in n Poweshiek County on Highway V18, north of 460th Avenue.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 23, 2025 3:42 pm

The City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position with a  proactive agency in a growing community.Vinton Police Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)  off.

Iowa DOT to begin work on Highway 30 near Atkins Turnoff

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 23, 2025 12:08 pm

Highway 30 is expected to have construction on portions of the road in Benton County this week.Construction will be on the turn lane making improvements at the intersections of Highway 30 with 32nd Avenue and 33rd Avenue according to the Iowa Department of Transportation will begin The project will help to improve traffic in and out of the city of Atkins.

Benton Community among 33 Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grant Recipients

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
June 23, 2025 11:58 am

Pilot program enables students to enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businessesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced 33 schools or school districts have received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools.