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Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams at Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon
Congratulations to Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams who represented our county well at the Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon! Following are the result highlights: Livestock JudgingJunior team – 4th team overall; Alex Zahradnik 2nd high individualMixed/Intermediate team -- 14th team overall; Kinze Manson 3rd overall in oral reason VGH CEO, Michele Schoonover, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service
After an illustrious 44-year career dedicated to healthcare excellence, Michele Schoonover, CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, has announced her retirement. Schoonover, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, and a resident of Vinton since 1979, leaves behind a legacy of exceptional leadership, community advocacy, and unwavering commitment to patient care.Michele Schoonover's journey in healthcare began at St. Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse
By Jack O'ConnorTwo school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse.The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) grant went to the Clinton Substance Abuse Council, Mount Vernon Community School District and Vinton Shellsburg Community School District.
Elberon woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from City of Clutier
Former Clutier City Clerk Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing from the CityA woman who formerly worked as the city clerk for the City of Clutier, Iowa, and who committed wire fraud to steal from the city was sentenced today to nearly two years in federal prison.Keri Kopriva, age 44, from Elberon, Iowa, received the prison term after an October 26, 2023, guilty plea to one count of wire fraud.
Application for Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission
NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This position is a 3-year term beginning June 30, 2024 and does require an applicant to be a veteran.
Candidate Forum Dist. 1 Supervisor Candidates - Lillibridge, Tippett, VanRee
There are three candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those who directed a question to the candidates the name is included. If it was not the question is just listed.-The candidate forum was held at the Farmers Mercantile on Saturday morning. Candidate Forum Summary Supervisor Candidates for District 3 - Bierschenk & Volz
There are two candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those who directed a question to the candidates the name is included. If it was not the question is just listed.-Two candidates are competing for the District 3 Supervisor race. Candidate Forum Summary Sheriff Candidates - Paxton & Upah
There are two candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those who directed a question to the candidates the name is included. If it was not the question is just listed.- The first candidate who began with an intro was Ted Paxton, the current Vinton Police Chief. Shellsburg Man Enters Not Guilty Plea
Huston William Danker, 26, entered a plea of not guilty to first degree murder in connection to the death of Ryan Cooper. Cooper was a resident of Traer in 2021 when he was killed. In April, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Tama County Sheriff's Officer arrested Danker in Cedar Rapids. He was charged with First Degree Murder, a Class A Felony for "acting in concert with Karina Cooper to kill Ryan Cooper. Students go into summer with something to read
Vinton-Shellsburg fourth graders were the grateful recipients of books for their summer reading pleasure. An incredible collection was donated last week to help them leap into summer reading! John Arnold, brother of former Vinton-Shellsburg reading teacher Steve Arnold, desired to donate the books, as it had always been Steve’s goal for all students to be lifelong readers.