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Wesley United Methodist Church to Host Silent Auction to help fund projects
Wesley United Methodist Church is thrilled to announce a silent auction as part of their upcoming fundraising event which started on February 9 at Wesley UMC (the church by the library). Guests will... Van Horne Fire Department Recognizes Volunteers for their service
The Van Horne Fire Department recognized some of their staff this week for their service. Chief Jeremy Hlas presented Kim Koehler Rayman with a certificate for 5 years of service, as well as Training ... VSHS Girls' Basketball Hosts Pink Night Honoring Survivors & Gifts of Hope
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Girls' Basketball program, hosted a memorable Pink Night, celebrating the strength of local breast cancer survivors while raising awareness about the importance of ea... Notice of Benton County Conservation Rules and Regulations
NOTICE: The Benton County Conservation Board approved Rules and Regulations on February 10, 2025.es/Camping/Rental PoliciesGo camping! It's in your nature!Online reservations are taken for shelte...
Jeffrey Diveley Sentenced
In the case of Jeffrey Diveley, 64 of Shellsburg, sentencing was issued on Friday, February 7, 2025. The judge sentenced Diveley to 40 years in prison, but said that it is possible that Diveley will... Snow Emergency Update: 2/11/25 2:00 p.m.
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Snow Emergency declared in Vinton
From noon on Wednesday to noon on Friday, the City of Vinton has declared a snow emergency which requires the removal of vehicles from the public streets within the city limits. City Code of Ordinanc... Swine Scholars Auction Raises Record Amount for Iowa Students
The 2025 Iowa Pork Congress saw a record-breaking fundraising effort for student scholarships in the pork industry. This year’s Dollars for Swine Scholars Auction raised an impressive $62,511, sur... DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting/trapping seasons, discuss rules
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possib...