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Total Balance holds Fundraiser for Hesson Family
Total Balance in Vinton, will be holding a fundraiser to show their support and love for the family of Nathan Hesson. You are invited to Join the Challenge. 2021 Total Balance Charity Challenge p...
Benton County Food Pantry to be closed on Tuesday, January 26
The Benton County Food Pantry, located at the Benton County Access Center, will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26. The doors will open on Thursday at the regular time from 10:00 a.m. - 3:0...
FFA Holds Holiday Party
By Josh Wiley, V-S FFA Co - ReporterThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual holiday party on Friday, January 15th at the high school. The party consisted of an afternoon full of playing ga...
Benton County COVID 19 Numbers for 1/21/21
Region 6: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Howard, Jones, Linn, and Winneshiek.11/5 11/10 12/10 1/21/21804-1073-1835-2,103 ...
Cancer requires more tutoring, with Meyer continuing to Teaching Cancer a lesson
Click to view a previous story about Carly's battle.October 30th brought a second challenge to Vinton-Shellsburg Kindergarten teacher, Carly Meyer. After battling her first round of leukemia, she suff... The sky makes the perfect backdrop
While the snow makes everything outside look clean and beautiful, there is nothing like a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. A few weeks ago Drew Sallee captured this breathtaking photo of the water tower at... POST PROM DETERMINED TO GIVE OUR SENIORS A MEMORABLE PROM
It has definitely been a year of challenges for many. This year’s Post Prom fundraising efforts are not an exception! The Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom Committee is determined to off...
Funds Available for Families and Farmers Impacted by August 10th Derecho
Benton County families impacted by the disaster who still have unmet needs are encouraged to apply to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition for assistance. To request an application for assist...
Former Belle Plaine Officer Pleads Guilty to Accessing Child Pornography
A man who accessed child pornography pled guilty on January 11, 2021, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Jared Daily, age 34, from Belle Plaine, Iowa, w... PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED ABOUT PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
-For five-year plan covering Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington CountiesEast Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is starting work on its Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP). P...