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10th Annual Faith in Action accepting Nominations
Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 10th Annual Faith in Action event! On June 4-6, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who...
One Fatality Reported on Highway 30
Updated: The Atkins Fire Department put out a news release concerning an accident on Highway 30 on Monday. It reads as follows: On Monday, April 6 at 6:20 p.m. the Atkins Fire Department was...
Shellsburg Area Community Endowment Fund Informational Meeting April 13, 6:00 pm
In 2023 an endowment fund for the community of Shellsburg was initiated by the Shellsburg Area Community Group. Endowment funds create a perpetual source of income so just imagine the potential ... Kiwanis provide Easter fun at Kiwanis Park
The weather played a nasty Easter weekend trick on all of the Easter bunnies in the area. Following a night of pouring rain, the morning greeted us at a nippy 38 degrees. Undeterred, the Vinton Kiwani... Benton County Conservation brings Plant a Seed & Read to area Libraries
Benton County Conservation Library Programs will be at the following libraries. Plant a Seed & Read!
June 5th, 10:00 a.m. - Belle Plaine Public Library
June 22nd, 10:15 a.m. - Atkins Public Library...
Benton County Supervisors Proclaim April "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"
Resolution #26-20ProclamationWHEREAS, Sexual assault affects women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; andWHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional c... Vinton Fire Department responds to overnight fire on Wednesday evening
The Vinton Fire Department responded to a fire at the home of Stephanie and Bridgette Castle in Vinton on Wednesday evening, April 1st at 11:44 p.m. The department released the following:"The Vinton F... Kimberely Murray, V-S Pre-school teacher charged after bruising 4 year old boy
A former Vinton-Shellsburg preschool teacher is charged after police say she left bruises on a 4-year-old boy after an incident at the school.Kimberly Murray, 51 of Manchester, was charged after leavi... Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education Names Mendoza Next District Superintendent
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Education has selected Jon Mendoza as the district’s next superintendent, pending board finalization. Mendoza is currently the principal of ... VGH Parking Lot Construction - Update
🚧 Parking Lot Construction Notice 🚧Update - Delayed to April 6th due to weather!As we all know, the weather doesn’t always cooperate with our plans. Due to recent conditions, the parking lot...