Vinton-Shellsburg Honors Benton County Veterans in Style

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2023 11:45 am

Each Veterans Day, or the day closest to Veterans Day, the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District holds the most amazing event. The Veterans Assembly is the highlight of the year for many reasons.

Thank you to our Benton County Veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2023 10:56 am

Every year I try to come up with some way to thank our Veterans enough for all of their service, and as usual, there really are no words to say enough thank yous.

Holiday Parade November 16, 6:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2023 9:07 am

The Annual Holiday Parade will be held on November 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m.This year there will be a $100 prize awarded to the best lighted display. That prize will be given to the charity of the winner's choice.

Salvation Army - Active In Serving Benton County

SALVATION ARMY
November 9, 2023 11:33 pm

Salvation Army - Active In Serving Benton CountyOur local Salvation Army team at times work along side Benton County Social Services, HACAP, Rural Access, Foundation 2, Police, and Sheriffs Dept, and Dispatch to resolve an unfortunate situations, or at least make them better.

The City of Shellsburg announces grand opening of new Smith Street Bridge

CITY OF SHELLSBURG
November 9, 2023 2:38 pm

The City of Shellsburg invites the public to join community leaders for the grand opening of the new Smith Street Bridge. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 30 – November 5, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 8, 2023 3:18 pm

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

News Bits: Thanksgiving Dinner and those Blinking Lights

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2023 3:07 pm

Sometimes I hear news and file it away, forgetting that I should maybe mention it to you, For example...Thanksgiving DinnerUnfortunately, the Baptist Church that has been preparing Thanksgiving Dinner for hundreds of people each year here in Vinton, will NOT be able to do that this year.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Seeks Volunteers to Ring The Bell

SALVATION ARMY
November 8, 2023 2:59 pm

Generosity may get you a gift card !It's that time of year again ! The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign will start Monday November 20th and go through Saturday, December 23rd 2023.

Belle Plaine Mayor, Dave Fish Passes Away

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2023 12:48 pm

 It was announced on the website for Belle Plaine Mayor Dave Fish has passed away. The mayor since 2013, he Fish had been the mayor of Belle Plaine since 2013.

LaPorte City Woman convicted for possession of Methamphetamine and intent

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
November 8, 2023 12:09 pm

A woman who possessed over 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.Rebecca Ann Rose, age 36, from La Porte City, Iowa, was convicted of possessing at least 50 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.