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One man is dead following a police chase through Linn and Benton County. The chase began in Atkins, beginning at 3:49 a.m. on Wednesday morning.A Linn County Sheriff’s deputy saw a silver Dodge Grand Caravan that displayed no license plates and was acting suspiciously in a residential area in Atkins. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle after it failed to stop at a stop sign.

Tuesday, Shellsburg Elementary students were invited to dress up like the favorite book character. Hands down, Harry Potter had the most look likes. But the cat in the hat made an appearance as well as Waldo, although I couldn't find him.Some of the students arrived just as themselves they said with a grin. I promised that we'd have them al on Vint

By: Annabelle Newton, Co-ReporterOn Wednesday, February 24, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter had 22 members compete in Leadership Development Contests at the Sub-District level. Some have spent months preparing for their contests and on the Friday prior, they presented community members for an official run through. These members spent the afternoon at Hawkeye Community College competing.

ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021, AT ABOUT 11:14 PM, THE BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT NEAR 5418 22 AV TR, ABOUT 2 MILES SOUTH OF MT AUBURN IN BENTON COUNTY. A WHITE 2016 KIA OPTIMA, WITH A SINGLE OCCUPANT, LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED.  THE VEHICLE WAS OCCUPIED BY A 40 YR OLD MALE FROM MT AUBURN.

Monday afternoon a train with the Iowa Northern Railroad derailed. This happens due to the snowfall. These hardworking men worked several hours to get the train back on the track. Three were no injuries reported. 

Planting Hope grants up to $5,000 are now available for tree planting projectsTrees Forever is announcing that funding is now available to derecho affected communities in Iowa and Illinois through a new grant program called Planting Hope. Funding up to $5,000 will be awarded for tree planting and distribution projects and will assist in replanting areas that saw major canopy loss as a result of the August 2020 derecho.

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The Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) has received a tremendous opportunity to support and expand ongoing projects by stockpiling mulch debris from the August 10, 2020 derecho on two conservation properties. The wood cuttings will be piled and compacted to a height of six feet. In keeping the height at six feet or less, it has been determined that the risk for fire is extremely low.

Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2021 Customer Experience Awards TM listed below. Overall SatisfactionNursing CareDining ServiceCleanlinessIndividual NeedsLaundry ServiceCommunication from FacilityResponse to ProblemsDignity and RespectRecommend to OthersActivitiesProfessional Therapy ServicesAdmission ProcessSafety and SecurityOverall Customer Experience Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab displays a continued dedication to providing Best in Class senior healthcare services.

Cub Pack 47 spent some time together enjoying a day of bowling. The kids were happy to compete with each other and share in the fun.Enjoying the day were: Left to right: Henry Halstead, Will Geiger, Bryson Cripe, Vinnie Bowen, Mackenzie Thomsen, Zaviah Cooper, Noah Hesson, Zeb Cooper and Max Terc.