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Memorial Day Services across the area bring residents
Across Iowa, Memorial Day is still observed with traditional Memorial Day services. The various Legion Posts across Benton County continue the custom of pausing to remember their fallen brothers and s... B.L. Anderson Park Construction Starts and Finishes Early
Work at the B.L. Anderson Park started earlier than the expected May 23 start day. Starting work a full week before expected, the crews were able to get the old concrete removed and the ground ready f... Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Caitlin Atwood
Hi, I’m Caitlin Atwood. I’m the daughter of Scott and Cheryl Atwood and we live in Van Horne. I recently
graduated from Benton Community High School in May and I am going to be attending Coe Col... Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Annabelle Newton
My name is Annabelle Newton, daughter of Chad and Kim Newton. I have one sister, Sophia, that is 13. My family and I live outside of Vinton on a small family farm. I am a junior at Vinton-Shellsburg H... Vinton-Shellsburg Class of 2022 Graduation
The Class of 2022 held their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Garrison Fieldhouse (Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym).Jozee White began the graduation ceremony with a welcome. She t... Construction on Hwy. 150 Urbana Roundabout to begin Tuesday, May 31
The construction of a roundabout on Iowa 150 near the 31st Avenue and 55th Street intersection is expected to begin May 31, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s...
Area Cemeteries stand ready for Visitors
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have gone before us. We remember our military men and women many we’ve lost in the line of duty, or because if their service. Hopefully we take our ... MONEY MATTERS: WELLS FARGO IMPACTS EASTERN IOWA STUDENTS WITH JA PROGRAMS
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is pleased to announce Wells Fargo has renewed their contribution to support financial literacy educational programs for 787 Eastern Iowa students. Through this part... Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $27,367.00 to Local Organizations
The Vinton Community Foundation is announcing the distribution of $27,367.60 in grants to
the following organizations serving the City of Vinton.
Local Option Sales Tax Fund & Vinton Community F...
4th St. Diner in search of Rhubarb
The 4th Street Diner is looking for local donations of fresh rhubarb for the meal program. For more information please call 319-472-4761 ext 2008....