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Ward Recognized for 25 Years of Service
The City of Vinton congratulated City Administrator Chris Ward for completing his 25th year of service. Ward was recognized by the ICMA (International City/County Management Association) for serving l... Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Names Dan Thomsen as January's Difference Maker
January Difference Maker Recognition: The Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Board proudly recognized Dan Thomsen as the January Difference Maker. Dan has played a vital role in revitalizi...
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NOTICE OF COUNTY ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR SALE OF PROPERY
The Benton County Board of Supervisors will be accepting sealed bids for the sale of county-owned property located in Benton County, Iowa, referred to as the “Animal Shelter” and is described as f...
Farmer input sought for FFA project
Hello everyone! I'm Raine Wheeler from the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter. I'm currently working on an agriscience fair project that is focused on farmers' mental health. This will be presented at...
Below average temperatures through the end of the month
[3:30 P.M. Sunday, January 25, 2026]The cold pattern will continue through this week and that means through the end of the month. The coldest over the next few days is tonight through Monday morning, ...
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Brandon Fire Department responds to Friday Night Fire
On Friday night at approximately 8:45 pm, the Brandon Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of 325th St. for a report of a power outage out and smoke filling a home. Upon arrival, flames we... Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $151,165 to Local Organizations
The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) would like to announce the distribution of $151,165 to 17 projects of organizations serving Benton County through its 2025 grant cycle. Grant rec...
It must be spring, the robins are out
At -11° and windchills much lower than that, a flock of robins made a visit to the same area of the county that had photos of the snow rollers. Of course, with the nasty storm that went through the s...
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Snow Rollers arrive during Wednesday storm
Reader Deb Christianson shared a photo of these snow rollers that were outside in her yard following the wind gust on Wednesday night. They were located near the Vinton Airport. The second photo ... Atty General Brenna Bird’s Victims Protections Bill and Katie’s Law move forward
Two bills proposed by Attorney General Brenna Bird passed out of subcommittee in the Iowa House of Representatives. Katie’s Law Enacted in some form in over 30 states already, th...
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