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Halloween events kicked off on Saturday
I think we should invent more holidays that require children to be brought downtown just so we can all recharge our batteries with the smiles and cuteness that little children have. Saturday was one ... Thank a First Responder, TODAY is their day!
Governor Reynolds was joined by police, fire, emergency medical services, search, rescue and other first responders and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Bayens as she proclaimed today, ...
Bramow recognized for 45 years of service to Benton County
Benton County held its annual employee recognition/training day on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at the Vinton Skate Center in Vinton. Among those recognized was Ricky (Rick) Bramow, with 45 years of ... VSCSD Superintendent Receives Statewide Recognition
Mary Jo Hainstock, superintendent of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, was a finalist for the 2019-20 Iowa Superintendent of the Year award sponsored by the School Administrators of Io... Harvest Meals hosted by North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club
The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Club is providing Harvest Meals to area farmers this fall.The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club will be serving $5 sack lunch harvest meals at the ... CHARGES FILED ON VINTON WOMAN FOR EMBEZZLEMENT OF NEARLY $300,000.00
On September 23, 2019, the Vinton Police Department was contacted by Ervin Motor Company
in Vinton regarding suspicious activity in their business checking account. A subsequent
investigation ident... Vinton One Book, One Community
The first-ever Vinton One Book, One Community Discussion was held at Tilford last night and a great discussion occurred from a variety of community members. Bree Housley’s book We Hope You... The former Hardee's building taken down
Monday was a long day for those tasked with taking down the former Hardee's building. It was thought that the building would be taken down weeks ago, but with anything, there was a hold up with appro... Honor Flight Returns to Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening with grateful Veterans
Two area veterans made the trip to Washington D.C. aboard the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights.Mike Demmel a member of the Army's 101st Airborne Assault Helicopter Brigade serving as a mechanic for the two ... Benton County Sheriff's Office bids farewell to K-9 Officer Vader
Many of us think about the men and women that serve us round the clock with great appreciation. They are there whenever we call. Over the last few years, one of these public servants has been retired...