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We’re excited to invite you to be part of something fresh and inspiring—Maker’s Market on Main, Dysart’s newly reimagined craft and art fair, happening Saturday, June 14th on Main Street! Join us from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. it's all about celebrating creativity, community spirit, and the magic that happens when passionate makers come together. You’re invited to be part of it!​​Formerly known as Back Roads Vintage Market, we’ve refreshed and renamed the event to better reflect the incredible range of talented creators like you.

We received multiple calls today from residents in Benton County. A message was received telling the resident that they need to contact the DMV in reference to an unpaid tickets/fines, or their license is going to be suspended or a multiple of other penalties. This is a scam! Do not click on the link and provide any information.

Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned home after being featured in a year-long display at the U.S. Capital! Humiston is a 2024 graduate of Vinton Shellsburg High School and is the winner of the 2024 District II Congressional Art Competition.

The Shellsburg Public Library is excited to announce that an ADA-accessible automatic door has been installed to better serve all members of our community.Thanks to donations made by the following, this has been made possible:Aureon Charity Program USA Communications (matched the Aureon Grant)Marlyn and Luana White donationEd and Nancy Sass donationBethlehem Church Vinton in memory of Esther Ann Hite.

On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-fourth (SE1/4) of the northeast one-fourth (NE1/4) of Sec 12 T86N, R11, West of the 5th P.M." The street address for the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling and Storage Facility would be 5143 22nd Ave,  Mt Auburn.

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Community College. The Food Science event included a Written Exam, Math Practicum, Food Safety and Quality Practicum, Customer Inquiry Practicum, Triangle Tests, and Aroma Tests.

Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this project is Benton County managed by the Benton County Conservation Board (5718 20th Ave Drive, Vinton, IA 52349).Project information/Scope:II. Project Description1.

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.

Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 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.

County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.“We are deeply grateful to the Iowa Pork Producers and the 47 county pork organization participating in Pork in the Pantry for the remarkable donations distributed to food pantries and food banks across Iowa," said Linda Gorkow, executive director of the Iowa Food Bank Association.