P.E.O. Chapter HG in Vinton recently installed their new officers for 2025. Elected president is Roxanne Ervin, Vice President - Cathie Beatty, Recording Secretary — Marsha McCall, Treasurer — Linda Fischer, Corresponding Secretary — Connie Gill, Chaplain — Dana Jumper, and Guard — Pam Miller.

The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is proud to announce its rebranding as the Dysart Chamber of Commerce, unveiling a new name and updated mission statement to better reflect its expanded role and commitment to the community.

A 50 year old Belle Plaine man was injured on Tuesday morning in a single vehicle accident in Missouri. He was driving a 2015 Kenworth W900 heading north on Interstate 35 at the time.

RESOLUTION #25-20PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, sexual assault affects women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; andWHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional costs, sexual assault may also have associated consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, homelessness, eating disorders and suicide; andWHEREAS, sexual assault can be devastating not only to the survivor, but also for the family, friends, and community of the survivor; andWHEREAS, since no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own, we must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent sexual assault, support survivors and their significant others, and support those agencies providing services to survivors.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner.

Contest winners will be honored at the 2025 Iowa State Fair and will have their artwork published in a popular coloring calendarIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest.

A second person has been charged in connection with an alleged check forgery operation that spanned multiple communities across eastern Iowa.According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old Deavin Baker of Georgia, along with several alleged co-conspirators, used stolen bank account information in July 2023 to produce forged checks.

 By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThursday,   March 27th was the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapters annual Volunteer Auction. 35 high school FFA members and 2 advisors signed up to be auctioned off by Sam Finnegan to volunteers within the community.

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are closing out the month by hosting a webinar to highlight our Safe at Home program that serves survivors of sexual assault and other crimes.

Three towns in Benton County were recognized at the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon which recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.