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Vinton Lions Club Honors Years of Service
The Vinton Lions Club honored long-time Lions Club members at the weekly noon meeting. Alan Woodhouse has served for 50 years, Bill Ervin 25 years, and Cal Rickels 15 years. Not pictured was Eri... Benton County Conservation bring Crayfish to V-S 3rd Graders
Benton County Conservation made a trip to Tilford Elementary last week to speak to the 3rd Grade classes. The topic of the visit was crayfish. The students had the opportunity to see crayfish that are... Salvation Army Serves Displaced Residents
The Benton County Salvation Army Extension service had an opportunity to put into practice what they have trained for. The team was able to assist the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corp to feed the r... Benton Community School Student posting results in removal from school property
On February 28th, 2022 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office would investigate a report of a suspicious social media posting. The posting would include a photo of a subject holding a firearm. The photo...
AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed
The local AMVETS presented Care Bears to the local Abbe Center Office in Vinton. The bears are donated to places like the Abbe Center who might need the bears to entertain children who might be waitin... Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended
Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct inves...
Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest
Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.The American Legion George G. Luckey ... Kiwanis Present Vinton-Shellsburg 3rd Grade Students with Dictionaries
When you think of the Kiwanis in Vinton, you might think of the park. Or the Easter egg hunt. Or the pancake breakfast. Or you might remember Santa visiting special students in the school district. Or... West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 4 : The west entrance at Vinton Public Library will be closed for construction. Please use the north entrance. Thank you for your patience and understanding!... Corporal Jonathan Healzer USMC receives Quilt of Valor
Corporal Jonathan Healzer, U.S. Marine veteran was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW Post #8884 hosted the Healzer family along with one of the largest g...