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Benton County Sheriff's Department warns of Scam

We received multiple calls today from residents in Benton County. A message was received telling the resident that they need to contact the DMV in reference to an unpaid tickets/fines, or their license is going to be suspended or a multiple of other penalties.
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Art by Victoria Humiston on Display at the Vinton Public Library

Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned  home after being featured in a year-long display at the U.
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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.
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Wind Turbine Recycling in Benton County?

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-fourth (SE1/4) of the northeast one-fourth (NE1/4) of Sec 12 T86N, R11, West of the 5th P.

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).
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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 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.
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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 Livestock Triathlon in Ames.

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 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.
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