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Hands free law in effect July 1

Pastor Johnson Ordained to Serve Area Congregations

Roadside Chat - Batter Up! Safe Driving Is A Home Run

Be Weather Aware
Benton County Emergency Management has released the following weather information packet. Please be aware that if there is severe thunderstorm warnings issued, sirens will sound. If you are outside and hear sirens, seek shelter immediately.
Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution
Reinbeck Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Time A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that he had met in federal prison was sentenced June 23, 2025, to 20 years in federal prison. Austin David Hansen, age 39, from Reinbeck, Iowa, received the prison term after a December 23, 2024 guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after having previously been convicted of a serious drug felony.
Woodworking with Purpose at Vinton-Shellsburg

Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion
The Vinton high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our classmates!Questions? Contact Roger Rinderknecht. rogerrin@msn.com.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Compete at State and District Contests

Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident

Benton County Sheriff's Report for the week of June 9-15, 2025
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.Arrests for the week of June 9-15, 2025:Blake Michael Driscol, 18, Dysart, IA – Failure to Maintain Control, Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense, Possess/Purchase Alcohol by person 18/19/20 1st OffenseJeremiah Ray Mizerny, 37, Cedar Rapids, IA – Intrastate Warrant – Violation of ProbationShaun Alan Clinton, 43, Cedar Rapids, IA – Intrastate Warrant - Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree, Harassment 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana 3rd or Subsequent, Possession of Burglar’s ToolsLogen Nolen Schmidt, 34, Cedar Rapids, IA – Operating While Under the Influence 1st OffenseDesiree Jewel Kerkman, 24, Van Horne, IA – Intrastate Warrant – ForgeryDeputies overes 2 accidents, 5 complaints, issued 6 citations and 8 written warnings.