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Just north of Vinton, at the Marlow home, a Memorial Day display received an unexpected and unforgettable finishing touch this week. A large Bigfoot figure stood quietly holding an American flag beside a single white cross in a simple but meaningful tribute to those who gave their lives in service to the country.

With flags fluttering in the spring breeze and flowers carefully placed beside weathered headstones, Vinton area students and residents once again came together to prepare local cemeteries for Memorial Day weekend.

The Benton County American Legion presented local students with various scholarships and awards. Opening the ceremony was Michael Naylor, the Benton County Commander who presented the scholarships along with Chair Doug Anderson.

Members of the Benton County American Legion recently took time to honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans by placing a memorial wreath at the Benton County Memorial along Highway 30.

As families pause this Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor those who served our country, many may also be looking for meaningful ways to keep the memory of their veterans alive for future generations.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).

A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Bear Creek Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.The freewill donation breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.

Just a reminder that there will be no outbound email on Monday. I'll be uploading some things over the weekend so there might be a few things of interest.

There is a common thread woven through every Quilt of Valor ceremony, the belief among many veterans that someone else deserved the recognition more than they did.

Below you will find a link to our annual community survey. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to provide your responses. Gathering community feedback is one of our accreditation standards through the State Library of Iowa.