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Pictured:Front row; Will McKenna, Levi Lutz, Ali Lutz, Abby McKenna, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, and Madeline Pingenot.Second row; Andrew Allsup, Jackson Lloyd, Bridgette Castle, Bri Dulin, Kenzie Rhinehart, Zane Helter, Jameson Demuth, and Cole Birker.Third row; Zoey Dods, Katelyn Fleming, Aiden Lukaszka, Presley Waters, Kirsten Pettit, Kassidi Brunssen, Kendalyn Appleby, Will Kreutner, and Leif Allen.

After a minor repair, the outdoor warning siren on the west side of Vinton ( N Ave & W 4th St.) will be tested at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th. The test will be cancelled if inclement weather is a threat at that time.

By Cara Harrill, Conservation TechnicianThe Atkins Roundhouse area is an 85 acre property on the northeast side of Atkins. Once a historic train roundhouse, this is now a public area where users go to relax, walk trails, and enjoy nature. During the 2020 derecho, the Roundhouse property was destroyed after Atkins was hit with 126MPH straight line winds.

Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 10th Annual Faith in Action event! On June 4-6, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who could use some assistance - no strings attached. (We do ask that the homeowner/recipient provides materials if possible; however, some financial assistance may be available.

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the recipients of this year’s basketball E. Wayne Cooley “You Can” Award. The “You Can” Award illustrates the qualities of determination, character and the values of Pursuing Victory With Honor. Awarded by the IGCA in appreciation of the longtime Executive Secretary of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, E.

The weather played a nasty Easter weekend trick on all of the Easter bunnies in the area. Following a night of pouring rain, the morning greeted us at a nippy 38 degrees. Undeterred, the Vinton Kiwanis kicked off the annual Easter egg hunt at the Kiwanis Park on Saturday morning. Children of all ages arrived bundled up in their warmest clothes to collect the eggs left for them to gather.

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:45-7:30 p.m. for the Grand March in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the last call will be made at 7:30 p.m.The event is free and open to the public!All students who participate will be entered into a prize drawing!

ACT I of Benton County is pleased to announce that we will be holding auditions for our upcoming musical production of Come From Away.  Auditions will be held on Sunday April 12th at 1PM and Monday April 13th at 6:30 PM.  Callbacks will be held on Tuesday April 14th at 6:30 PM if needed.  Auditions and callbacks will be held at the Palace Theatre at 210 W 4th St in Vinton.

On Saturday, April 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Troop 47 Boy Scout Troop will be holding their annual Can Drive Fundraiser. Until 3:00 p.m. you can drop your cans (and bottles) off behind in the alley behind Farmers Savings Bank and Trust. The fundraiser helps to fund the troop’s Campership Fund!If you need someone to stop at your home to collect call 319-329-2882.

Resolution #26-20ProclamationWHEREAS, Sexual assault affects women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; andWHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional costs, sexual assault may also have associated consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, homelessness, eating disorders and suicide; andWHEREAS, sexual assault can be devastating not only to the survivor, but also for the family, friends and community of the survivor; andWHEREAS, since no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own, we must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent sexual assault, support survivors and their significant others, and support those agencies providing services to survivors.