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Treasurer Smith Announces 2026 Unclaimed Property Day Results of $2.6 Million
The 2026 Unclaimed Property Day went off without a hitch according to Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith. Overall, there were more than 63,000 website views to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov resulti...
Iowa set to elevate Extreme Animal Cruelty Crimes
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HF 557 (sponsored by Reps. Samantha Fett and Carter Nordman). A companion bill, SF 2099 (sponsored by Senator Lynn Evans) advanced through its Sen...
Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft
According to arrest records from the Vinton Police Department, Nicholas Newbrough, a Vinton Post Office employee and his wife Kendra Newbrough were arrested on October 10, 2025. The two were later rel... Iowa Supreme Court reverses $3 Million Settlement in death of local man
One sentence in a courts ruling, takes away the settlement of a family in the loss of a Garrison man. "Decision of Court of Appeals Vacated; District Court
Judgment Reversed and Case Remanded."In su... Shellsburg Public Library offers Event Room
Celebrate your graduate with us. Shellsburg Public Library has an event room waiting for your grad party and much more. We have seating for 66, ADA compliant, kitchen and a keyless e... Happy Presidents' Day!
It's Presidents' Day, so there will not be a regular email. Only time sensative information is going out today. In honor of the holiday, I put information together, about our Presidents. If you're lik... VSCSD thanks Community Pizza Makers for Making a Difference
The Vinton Shellsburg School Board began the evening by recognizing Cranky Hanks and H2 Pizza as Community Difference Makers for their partnership in supporting elementary literacy through the Pages ... American Legion Post 57 honors members with 60 years of service
On February 3rd, the members of Post 57 of the Vinton American Legion met at the Lutheran Living Communities Chapel to honor Marlyn Mayhew and Darrell Kenney for 60 years of consecutive membership in ... Animal Cruelty Law is on its way to creating a Felony charge for abusing animals
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HF 557 (sponsored by Reps. Samantha Fett and Carter Nordman). A companion bill, SF 2099 (sponsored by Senator Lynn Evans) advanced through its Sen... Notice to bidders: Tree Replanting Program
Notice to Bidders Purpose:Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) is soliciting proposals for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd,...