Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Touch a Truck has Tremendous Tuesday Turnout

The Vinton Public Library knocked it out of the park when hosting the "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday morning. Children were able to explore everything from a Camaro to a fire truck.

On the Eve of Summer

By Faith Hunt NaturalistStep out at dusk and feel the eve of summer greet you. Feel the air as a new breeze moves in, making the midday heat dissipate with ease.
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Atkins Roundhouse Area Now Open!

We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.
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Hands free law in effect July 1

A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are collaborating to educate the public on Iowa’s new Hands-Free Driving Law.
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Pastor Johnson Ordained to Serve Area Congregations

On Saturday, June 21, Pastor Zach Johnson was ordained and installed to serve the congregations of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison and Zion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg.
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Roadside Chat - Batter Up! Safe Driving Is A Home Run

It’s the season when umpires are calling baseball players from pee-wees to major leaguers into the batter’s box. And this weekend, many Iowans will make the drive to Omaha on I-80 to watch the best teams swing for the fences in the Men’s College World Series.

Be Weather Aware

Benton County Emergency Management has released the following weather information packet. Please be aware that if there is severe thunderstorm warnings issued, sirens will sound.

Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution

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.
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Woodworking with Purpose at Vinton-Shellsburg

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.
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