Health Fair brings in more than 500 Visitors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 8, 2026 2:02 pm

For the last several years, Virginia Gay Hospital has organized an amazing event in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym. The event continues to grow!At these events, you are made aware of all of the services necessary to keep a community safe and functioning.

Local Adult and Youth Volunteers needed for Youth Gardens

VINTON TODAY
March 6, 2026 11:47 am

Join us this summer at the Youth Gardens! On March 19, there will be an informational meeting at the Benton County Extension Office. The group is seeking the help of both adults and youth.

First Severe Risk of the Year Friday

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 6, 2026 10:11 am

A strong storm system will pass through the area, with unseasonably warm temperatures and higher humidity fostering a favorable environment for two rounds of strong to severe storms.

Attorney General Brenna Bird Alerts Iowans to Rising Imposter Scams

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
March 5, 2026 12:37 pm

Attorney General Brenna Bird recently released the top complaints and scams her office handled in 2025. Rising to the second most reported category were imposter scams.

Introducing Adopt-a-Prairie in Benton County!

BENTON COUNTY INTEGRATED ROADSIDE MGMT
March 5, 2026 12:37 pm

Have you ever wished the roadside next to your property was full of wildflowers instead of fescue or smooth brome?Now it can be.Benton County’s new Adopt-a-Prairie program allows rural residents to apply to have native prairie plants established along the roadside bordering their property.

Center Point-Urbana FFA finds success at Sub-Districts

FFA
March 5, 2026 11:50 am

By Co-Reporters: Audrey Seiler and Addyson SweeneyThe Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter had an outstanding day at sub-districts. Beginning with teams, Conduct of Chapter Meetings scored gold and placed 2nd overall.

Department of War announces the loss of another Iowan

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2026 11:21 pm

In a statement from the Department of War, the announcement of the death of an Iowa Army Reserve Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury.Major Jeffrey R.

Endangered Person Advisory

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
March 4, 2026 3:57 pm

Update: She has been found!The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are issuing an Endangered Person Advisory for 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson.

Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 4, 2026 1:02 pm

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.

Iowan among U.S. service members killed by Iranian strike in Kuwait

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 4, 2026 11:35 am

In a statement from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, she said, "The Department of War has identified four Army Reserve soldiers with the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa, who were killed in action when Iran struck Port Shuaiba in Kuwait on Sunday.