Second Suspect Charged in Eastern Iowa Check Forgery Scheme

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 8, 2025 1:12 pm

A second person has been charged in connection with an alleged check forgery operation that spanned multiple communities across eastern Iowa.According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old Deavin Baker of Georgia, along with several alleged co-conspirators, used stolen bank account information in July 2023 to produce forged checks.

Going Once, Going Twice, Vinton-Shellsburg Volunteer Auction!

FFA
April 8, 2025 12:08 pm

 By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThursday,   March 27th was the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapters annual Volunteer Auction. 35 high school FFA members and 2 advisors signed up to be auctioned off by Sam Finnegan to volunteers within the community.

Webinar on our Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program - April 30

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2025 12:07 pm

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are closing out the month by hosting a webinar to highlight our Safe at Home program that serves survivors of sexual assault and other crimes.

Urban forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
April 7, 2025 2:19 pm

Three towns in Benton County were recognized at the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon which recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.

Join the American Legion Avenue of Flags

AMERICAN LEGION GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
April 7, 2025 11:52 am

Attention Vinton area residents! American Legion Post 57 is launching the "Avenue of Flags."Please consider taking part in Avenue of Flags as a way to display your pride in our nation, our community, and our freedoms, and to reflect on and celebrate our Veterans.

Dr. Seuss Party at Andersen Center Point Library

CENTER POINT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
April 6, 2025 7:38 pm

Friends of the Center Point Library hosted a Dr. Seuss-themed party on March 29. The Library welcomed The Cat (minus the hat and all the shenanigans). Approximately 15 children attended the event and spent the afternoon involved in Seussian-themed activities.

Elevate Your Notary Skills: Register Today

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 6, 2025 7:33 pm

We are hosting our first Iowa Notary Public Learning Conference on September 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This seminar will consist of four courses that cover the basics of a notary’s responsibilities, situations to look out for, and real-life circumstances that notaries may not see every day but should be aware of.

Center Point-Urbana FFA Greenhouse Groundbreaking April 16

CENTER POINT-URBANA FFA
April 4, 2025 8:39 am

We did it! Help us break ground on the FFA Greenhouse! Please come, bring your shovel, and help us celebrate this accomplishment! We couldn’t have done it without your support!  You are invited to join the Center Point-Urbana FFA Alumni and Supporters for the Growing Forward Project Ground Breaking Ceremony.

Standing Together During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 4, 2025 7:39 am

This April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, renewing our commitment to supporting survivors. Our Safe at Home program provides crucial security for survivors by shielding their physical address from public records.

There is "Pork in the Pantry" at area Food Pantries

BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
April 3, 2025 11:55 am

The Benton County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program, helping fight food insecurity in the county. This year, the organization donated $1,000 worth of pork to the Shellsburg Food Pantry and the Vinton Food Pantry, ensuring that families in need have access to high quality, nutritious protein.