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AmeriCorps NCCC Helping with Food Insecurity in Iowa
By: Angela Sarrels Two AmeriCorps NCCC teams are partnering with the State of Iowa, Volunteer Iowa, and Northeast Iowa Food Bank to address food insecurity in Iowa resulting from the impact of CO... Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $107,095 to Local Organizations
The Benton County Community Foundation announced $107,095 in grant funding to 22 projects of organizations serving Benton County as part of its 2020 grant cycle. The Community Foundation made the...
Area woman celebrates her 50th Birthday by Shaving her Head
A few weeks ago, I received an email that said, "I am turning 50 on June 15th and have decided to shave my head and donate my hair to someone in need. I was wondering if this would be something you wo... Vinton Shellsburg Graduation Plan Announcement
Details for this year's graduation ceremony honoring our Class of 2020 grads are available on our website. Though plans include a limited attendance by ticket only, we look forward to a great day of c...
Top 5 Candidates named for Prom 2020
The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom Committee is pleased to announce the top 5 candidates for Prom 2020 King and Queen.The top 5 girls are Franki Evans, Lillie Lamont, Alyssa Reynolds, Chelsee Tharp and Amanda...
June 17 Declared Alzheimer's Day in Vinton/Plans for L.O.S.T. Program
At last week’s council meeting, the mayor made the proclamation of June 17 as Alzheimer's Day. As part of the day people are encouraged to wear and display the color purple in recognition of the day...
AmeriCorps Iowa Members Respond during COVID-19 Crisis
Volunteer Iowa, and the AmeriCorps Iowa programs it oversees, has been deeply engaged in the COVID-19 response effort since Iowa had its first positive cases in March. With over 38% of Iowa volunteers...
National Garden Week Recognized
Last week June 7-13, 2020 was
proclaimed National Garden week by National Garden Clubs, Inc. This
is a special week in which garden clubs are in the spotlight with
activities focusing on public att... Mayor Thanks Area Police Officers for their Service
Chief Paxton, As I watch the events surrounding the
death of Mr. Floyd go from peaceful to violent and now into an
all-out attack on Law Enforcement everywhere, I feel you need to know
that as May...
Reopening and operating behind plexiglass
When the Benton County Courthouse reopens, there will be a new look on the counters of the offices. As part of the COVID-19 response, in an effort to protect county workers, new stands containing plex...