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Shellsburg Public Library makes ADA Upgrade

The Shellsburg Public Library is excited to announce that an ADA-accessible automatic door has been installed to better serve all members of our community.Thanks to donations made by the following, th...

Wind Turbine Recycling in Benton County?

A screenshot of Destructable at work On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-...

Science, Stems, and Success: VS FFA Competes at District CDEs

Raine Wheeler, Ciara Dods, Kassidi Brunssen, Madeline Pingenot, Abby McKenna, and Kirsten Pettit participated in Floriculture. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Communi...

Notice to Bidders: Tree Replanting Program Project

Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this ...

Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00...

Benton County 4-Hers Excel at 2025 State Livestock Triathlon

Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 Iowa 4-H Lives...

Pork in the Pantry Provides 75,000 Servings to Those in Need

County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,0...

Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $49,605.87 to Local Organizations

The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton.  Vinton S...

Applications being accepted for Parks and Recreation Director

The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, o...

FFA’s Got Talent: VS FFA hosts a Talent Show

Kirsten Pettit and Brie Carolan performed Hobby Horsing. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Thursday May 22nd, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their 1st FFA Talent Show to highlight the many talents of FFA members. There were 16 different acts with 18 members partic...
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