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Vinton-Shellsburg retirees and award winners will be honored at a public open-house reception on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.

The Vinton Kiwanis had a unique presentation courtesy of member Carolyn Hibbs. She addressed the club as "Lorraina Matese" a teacher and matron at the Iowa College for the Blind, in the year of 1881.

RESOLUTION #26-36PROCLAMATION HONORING THE RULE OF LAW AT AMERICA’S 250th ANNIVERSARYWHEREAS, As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Iowa State Bar Association and The Iowa State Bar Foundation proudly recognize the enduring role of lawyers in shaping, preserving, and defending our constitutional democracy.

Join the Benton County Historical Society on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vinton Depot Museum located at 612 2nd Ave. in Vinton as historian Kevin Mason takes us on an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.

Kolten McLaughlin & Kinze Manson,Center Point-Urbana FFA Co-Reporters,On Sunday, April 26th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter concluded its 2025-2026 school year with its annual banquet and awards ceremony to show the success of the chapter members throughout the year and install the 2026-2027 officer team.

Congratulations to our own Kelly Steffen, high school social studies teacher, on being selected as a 2026 Alexander Fellow through Vanderbilt University’s Lamar Alexander Initiative!This highly selective, national program brings together outstanding educators from across the country with a mission to strengthen the teaching of American history and civics in high schools.

"Plant a Seed, Read" is all about growing young minds, and we couldn’t do it without support like this! The Shellsburg Public Library would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Rural Electric Cooperative (ECIREC) in Urbana for their generous donation to our Summer Reading Program.

As part of National Nurses Week, Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics is proud to recognize the compassionate work provided by all the VGH nursing professionals who care for friends, neighbors, and families across the Vinton community every day.

Captions: Group PhotoPictured are representatives of Benton County Conservation and the Cottage Garden Society. Left to right: Will Souer, Bucky Heick, Faith Hunt, Cara Harill, Rhonda McClintock, Aaron Askelson, Brenda Hackbarth, Dandi Armstrong, and Stan Geiken.

Relay For Life is more than just a fundraising walk. It is a community where everyone belongs. Relay celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, honors loved ones, and helps fund the future of cancer research and care.