Benton County Farm Bureau Sponsors Rodeo at the Fair

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
June 17, 2025 3:56 pm

Benton County Farm Bureau is proud to be a gold sponsor of the rodeo at the Benton County Fair this year. The Board of Directors is always looking for a way to give back to the community and this was the perfect opportunity.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Hosts Creative Kids Ag Days

FFA
June 17, 2025 8:55 am

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 12th, 2025, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter led two exciting Creative Kids FFA Days, bringing agriculture education to local elementary students through fun, hands-on learning experiences.

Roadside Chat - It's Bike Season - Be Nice Look Twice

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 17, 2025 8:54 am

Bicyclists are not easy to spot — especially youth riders. The average youth bike height is four feet and length is only 20-24” often making their little outlines invisible against a backdrop of intersections, vehicles, trees, and structures.

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.