Belle Plaine Pharmacists convicted of Stealing Opiods for his own use

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 19, 2025 2:36 pm

A Belle Plaine pharmacist was convicted of diverting oxycodone for his personal use and replacing the opioids with an over-the- counter pain reliever.Thomas Kelly, 55, of Cedar Rapids, was charged with four counts;In counts 1 and 2 he was charged with Prohibited Act - SCH I, II, or III Controlled Substance, a Class B Felony.

There will be no email on Juneteenth

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 18, 2025 11:34 am

Due to the federal holiday, there will be no outbound email on Thursday, June 19.If there is any urgent news, or time-sensitive news, it will be posted on the website and an email will go out.

SACG Makes Upgrades at the City Park

VINTON TODAY
June 18, 2025 8:30 am

Last summer, a Vinton Shellsburg graduate with the class of 2025 and an Eagle Scout, Brody Waters contributed a Gaga Ball Pit to the Shellsburg City Park.

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.