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VS FFA Members Take On Lost Island
By: Co-Reporter, Isabel Mullinex
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter always strives to stay active during the summer and
get members excited for the upcoming year. That's why the FFA chapter was excit... Major Success of the 2021 Benton County Fair
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke
From June 23
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to June 27th Benton County held its annual fair in Vinton. Every year the
Vinton-Shellsburg, La Porte-Dysart, and Benton Community FFA chapters hold... Phone updates at the County may cause a brief interruption
The Benton County phone system will be getting an upgrade during the week of August 9th at the Courthouse, Secondary Roads, Social Services, and in the Veterans Affairs Department. There may be some i...
Van Horne Family Medical Clinic Recognized for Community Service
Van Horne Family Medical Clinic was honored by Van Horne Lions Club with a Warren Coleman award. The award is given for service to the community. Rita Taylor-Stewart along with her staff were commende... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter provided Petting Zoo at Party in the Park
By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexDuring the annual Party in the Park, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter provided a petting zoo and pony rides for kids. The petting zoo was on Saturday, June 18th and me... Injured Eagle found north of Vinton
Just north of town on the Gary and Jill Marlow property, a young eagle was found unable to fly. The Marlows called Pat Jorgensen of the Department of Natural Resources to come to the property to rescu... Southern edge of Dysart hit by tornado
The city of Dysart was spared a massive hit on Wednesday night. Of course, you'd think that if you weren't one of the homes hit by the tornado. At last count, ABC reported that there was a string of 2... Wednesday Evening storm hits Dysart
Updated:For a close up action shot of the storm, visit this Facebook page.Another video of the tornado as it was going through Dysart.So far it looks like the south end of town was hit the hardes... Area Residents honored for Volunteer Service during Governor's Volunteer Program
The Governor's Volunteer Awards program is now in its 37th year. The volunteer recognition program provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor ...
Jeanette Henry named as new VFW Department of Iowa Auxiliary President
Jeanette Henry has served proudly as part of the VFW for many years. She is the President of the Smith-Geater VFW Post #8884 Auxiliary but as of June 6, 2021 she added the Department of Iowa VFW Auxil...