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Successful District Convention Highlights Leadership, Awards, State Qualifiers
Pictured:Front row; Will McKenna, Levi Lutz, Ali Lutz, Abby McKenna, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, and Madeline Pingenot.Second row; Andrew Allsup, Jackson Lloyd, Bridgette Castle, Bri Dulin, Kenzie Rh... Siren to be tested tomorrow, Thursday April 9
After a minor repair, the outdoor warning siren on the west side of Vinton ( N Ave & W 4th St.) will be tested at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th. The test will be cancelled if inclement weather ...
Atkins Roundhouse Update
By Cara Harrill, Conservation TechnicianThe Atkins Roundhouse area is an 85 acre
property on the northeast side of Atkins.
Once a historic train roundhouse, this is
now a public area where users go... Dooley Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors distinguished graduating high school seniors. The program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and ho...
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
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 dispatched along...
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...