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Atkins Roundhouse Area Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the
space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.
You’ll notice there's still work to be d... Hands free law in effect July 1
A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are... Pastor Johnson Ordained to Serve Area Congregations
On Saturday, June 21, Pastor Zach Johnson was ordained and installed to serve the congregations of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison and Zion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg. He and his wife, Hanna... Roadside Chat - Batter Up! Safe Driving Is A Home Run
It’s the season when umpires are calling baseball players from pee-wees to major leaguers into the batter’s box. And this weekend, many Iowans will make the drive to Omaha on I-80 to watch the bes... Be Weather Aware
Benton County Emergency Management has released the following weather information packet. Please be aware that if there is severe thunderstorm warnings issued, sirens will sound. If you are outside an...
Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution
Reinbeck Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Time A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that h...
Woodworking with Purpose at Vinton-Shellsburg
By: Ali Lutz, Ag Journalism InternIn May, the students in the Ag Exploration class at Vinton-Shellsburg High School completed a hands-on project by building wooden benches as part of their Power,... Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion
The Vinton high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our cla...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Compete at State and District Contests
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, June 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter took part in the State Nursery Landscape and Floriculture CDEs and the District Livestock Judging Contest. The stu... Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident
A boat overturned on the Iowa River near Chelsea at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. "Two people were safely recovered with only minor injuries," the Tama County Sheriff's Department reported. A...