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Diveley Charged

In September of 2022 a Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey and Stacy Dively, were arrested on several crimes involving children. In May of 2024, Stacy Diveley, 47 was finally brought to trial.She was charged ...

Open House Meet and Greet to welcome VGH CEO Euan MacGregor

We are thrilled to announce an Open House event at Virginia Gay Hospital to introduce our new CEO, Euan MacGregor. Please join us as we extend a warm welcome to Mr. MacGregor and learn about his visio...

End of an Era in Radiology: Celebrating Todd Reynolds' Retirement after 50 Years

It is with great admiration and respect that we celebrate the retirement of Todd Reynolds BSRT(R), (CT), (MR), a distinguished figure in the field of radiology, after an illustrious career spanning ha...

Benton Community Special Education Associate faces trial

Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate who worked at the middle and high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested in January of 2024. Sherbon was charged with&nbs...

New Officer sworn in at Vinton's City Council Meeting

Officer Braeden Ellis was sworn in as a new member of the Vinton Police Department The Oath of Office was given to Vinton Police Officer Braeden Ellis by Mayor Bud Maynard at the Vinton City Council last Thursday. Ellis comes from Elgin, Iowa and recently graduated from the Iowa Law...

Driver with handgun arrested on Hwy 30 Benton Co. Sheriff & Conservation Respond

On 6-29-24, at about 8:23 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an erratic driver driving east on Hwy 30 in Benton County.  Benton County Deputies would soon locate a ...

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Celebrates Their Hard Work at the 2024 Benton County Fair

FFA Members and Alumni helping clean up wood chips in the FFA Barn. By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The Benton County Fair took place on the week of June 18-23. During the county fair, many Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in showing livestock, working in the...

Deadline for college student financial aid, state grants and scholarship

By Brooklyn DraiseyThe end of a tumultuous year for student aid is coming to a close as deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are set to pass next week.The 2024-2025 FA...

Laws that take effect on July 1

By Robin OpsahlDozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect Monday, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp produc...

12th Annual Party in the Park 5K/10K Walk/Run Results and Thank you!

The 12th Annual Party in the Park 5K/10K Walk/Run, held recently, has been hailed a tremendous success. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this eve...