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In what was a low response for candidates in this year's elections, there will be few surprises in the election results. Voter turnout was also low this year as is usual for local elections.Listed below are the unofficial results as follows:CityPosition to fillCandidates, number of votes receivedWrite in total number of votes*If it does not say (Vote for #) this indicates that there are just enough candidates on the ballot to fill the open seats.

Click here to see photos of all the trees included!The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes one of Virginia Gay Hospital’s most anticipated traditions — the Annual Tree Walk, beginning Saturday, November 1, in the Virginia Gay Hospital Clinic Conference Room.The Tree Walk will feature dozens of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday displays, each created and donated by generous community members, local businesses, and hospital departments.

Below are the ballot links along with the information on each ballot. Click on the blue links to find the candidates in your area. Belle Plaine - Ballot 1City Council At-LargeWard 1Park CommissionerMayorBelle Plaine Community School District Director At-Large Belle Plaine Community School District Public Measures BE and BJKirkwood Community College Director District 6Belle Plaine School District - Ballot 2City Council At-LargePark CommissionerMayorBelle Plaine Community School District Director At-LargeBelle Plaine Community School District Public Measures BE and BJKirkwood Community College Director District 6Belle Plaine - Ballot 3City Council At-LargeCity Council Ward 3Park CommissionerMayorBelle Plaine Community School District Director At-LargeBelle Plaine Community School District Public Measures BE and BJKirkwood Community College Director District 6Center Point - Urbana School District 1 - Ballot 4Center Point - Urbana School District Director at LargeCenter Point - Urbana School District Director District 1Kirkwood Community College Director District 9Vinton - Shellsburg Community School District 1 - Ballot 5Vinton - Shellsburg Community School District Director at LargeVinton - Shellsburg Community School District District 1Kirkwood Community College Director District 6Benton County School Election - Ballot 6 Kirkwood Community College Director District 6Benton Community School - Ballot 7 Benton Community School District Director District 4Kirkwood Community College Director District 6Shellsburg - Ballot 8MayorCity CouncilVinton-Shellsburg Community School Director District 1Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Director At-LargeKirkwood Community College Director District 6Van Horne - Ballot 9MayorCity Council Kirkwood Community College Director District 6Union School District - Ballot 10Union School District Director at LargeUnion School District District 1Union School District District 2Hawkeye Community College Director District 3Union Community School District Public Measure BKMt.

BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACESCity/School ElectionNovember 4, 2025Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.City/School Precincts are the same as the Primary/General Election precincts, unless listed differently below.PRECINCT POLLING PLACESBelle Plaine IBelle Plaine Fire Station504 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine IIBelle Plaine Fire Station504 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine IIIBelle Plaine Fire Station504 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IABenton-Canton-ShellsburgShellsburg Legion Hall114 Main Street, Shellsburg, IABig Grove-Union-Van HorneVan Horne Community Center508 1st Ave, Van Horne, IA*Bruce-Cedar-Monroe-Mt.

Mrs. Otto's senior portfolio class won the chance to enter a design contest for the Crosley company, a record player company out of Kentucky. The class had the opportunity to design their own classroom record player to enter into the contest. The class needs our help to continue. There are a few stages of the contest and social media exposure and votes are one of them.

Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics are stepping up to support our community members facing food insecurity during the ongoing government shutdown. Food collection containers are available in the hospital and clinic lobbies for those wishing to donate non-perishable items. Grocery gift cards are also welcome and can be left with registration staff.

To watch a message from Fareway, click here!Fareway Stores, Inc. is proud to announce a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the communities we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, Fareway is making it easier than ever for customers to help nourish their neighbors.

 Residents at Virginia Gay's Nursing and Rehab had a spooktacular time on Thursday night! We had a wonderful turnout with Minions, ghouls, witches, a Farmer in the Dell, and even an Alpaca in PJs stopped by! 🧙‍♀️🐑Our residents had such a great time seeing all the creative costumes and smiling faces. Thank you to everyone in the commun

Virginia Gay Hospital recently welcomed students from area high schools for an interactive healthcare career exploration day, facilitated through Allen College. The event gave students a first-hand look at a variety of healthcare professions through a series of hands-on learning experiences. Students were divided into small groups and rotated through four activity stations: Imaging, Laboratory, Rehab Visions (Physical and Occupational Therapy), and Nursing Skills.

We still have VS socks ($12/pair) and Casey’s cards ($20 each) available.All proceeds go toward Post Prom — helping create a safe and memorable night for our students. To purchase, email post.prom@govikes.orgItems available while supplies last!#GoVikes #VikingPride #PostProm