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Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and will be the same for all participants, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability.

The Benton County, Iowa, Post 218 of the Amvets and Vinton, Iowa, American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57, Adjutant Doug Wood (left), with longtime Post 57 member Ken Silker, prepare to raise a new flag, obtained through Post 57, at the Lutheran Living Communities Campus.

The Kiwanis Club welcomed a new face this week as Brian Zoll — pronounced “Zole” — introduced himself, he is the City of Vinton’s new Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer.

At Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH), our mission is not only to provide exceptional care but also to foster a culture where employees feel empowered to make a difference every day.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June, 2026.

The Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group turned in a historic performance at the 2026 Iowa 4-H Livestock Triathlon in Ames. Held on the campus of Iowa State University, the Triathlon was a two-day event featuring competitions in Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, and Judging.

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees  and Award Winners  will be honored at a public open-house reception Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) has officially kicked off their 2026 May Beef Month celebration with a trip to radio station, KIX101.1.Team members Luella, Paisley, Josie, Jack, Aurora, Hayden, and Ray recorded radio spots with DJs Brandon Lewis and David Braga.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s investment supports locally led water quality projects in communities across IowaIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the first-round of 2026 urban water quality projects, marking the start of a multi-phase investment that will bring new conservation practices to communities of all sizes across the state.

For the week of Monday, May 11th through Saturday, 16th you have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit.Please say "Yes" to rounding up at the check-out at Fareway.