Trial for the deaths of four in Marion postponed

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2025 10:27 am

The trial for Luke Truesdell, Marion, who was charged in the beating death of four people in Linn County last June has been postponed.  Truesdell was charged with four counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Amanda Parker of Vinton, Romondus Cooper and Keonna Ryan of Cedar Rapids and Brent Brown of Marion.

Kirkwood's Benton County Leadership Council to Meet March 5

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
February 19, 2025 9:18 pm

Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council on March 5, from 1-2:30 p.

Extreme Cold Warning

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
February 18, 2025 9:25 am

Vinton-Shellsburg March Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 17, 2025 5:58 pm

Wesley United Methodist Church to Host Silent Auction to help fund projects

VINTON TODAY
February 17, 2025 5:58 pm

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).

Van Horne Fire Department Recognizes Volunteers for their service

VAN HORNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
February 17, 2025 4:50 pm

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 Officer Jason Rayman for 5 years of service.

VSHS Girls' Basketball Hosts Pink Night Honoring Survivors & Gifts of Hope

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 14, 2025 2:50 am

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 early detection.

Notice of Benton County Conservation Rules and Regulations

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 13, 2025 3:22 pm

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 shelters and cabins only.

Jeffrey Diveley Sentenced

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 12, 2025 2:24 pm

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 only serve 25-30 years.

Snow Emergency Update: 2/11/25 2:00 p.m.

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
February 12, 2025 8:27 am