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Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Celebrates Their Hard Work at the 2024 Benton County Fair
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The Benton County Fair took place on the week of June 18-23. During the county fair, many Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in showing livestock, working in the... Deadline for college student financial aid, state grants and scholarship
By Brooklyn DraiseyThe end of a tumultuous year for student aid is coming to a close as deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are set to pass next week.The 2024-2025 FA...
Laws that take effect on July 1
By Robin OpsahlDozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect Monday, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp produc...
12th Annual Party in the Park 5K/10K Walk/Run Results and Thank you!
The 12th Annual Party in the Park 5K/10K Walk/Run, held recently, has been hailed a tremendous success. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this eve... Local Citizens Receive Recognition at Governor's Volunteer Award
The following organization and individuals from Benton County and the surrounding area, will receive a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a spe... It's time to Party in the Park!
This year as Vinton residents finished their hot dogs at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust the kids were lining up to race down the street in the Kiddie Parade. This year, the theme was to "Let your imagin... Retirement Open House in Honor of Scott Hansen's 25 Years of Service
Please join us Friday, June 28th, 2024
from 10 am—2 pm to celebrate Scott Hansen
and the 25 years he has devoted to Benton
County and the State of Iowa through
Emergency Management.
A ligh... SAND URGES IOWANS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR SCAMS
State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowans and their community leaders to be on alert for people preying on victims of the flooding in Iowa.“Iowans are known for rallying around victims of natural di...
2024 Faith in Action assists area residents
Blessed Hope Community Church completed its 8th Annual Faith in Action, an "in-town mission trip." The purpose of the project is to lend a hand to those in the community who have a need for repairs a... It's A-Maze-ing to get around town
After an early morning call where I needed to exit town quickly, I began my trip. Cones, and signs greeted me on Hwy 218 before I got to the edge of town. Then I headed down North K Ave. along the riv...