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Volunteers Needed!
Our sesquicentennial celebration is right around the corner! Since the announcement of the celebration, numerous people have offered their assistance with projects if needed (sure makes your grateful...
Sesquicentennial Parade Update….
Our sesquicentennial celebration is right around the corner, I hope you have your parade floats ready! There is still time to sign up if you’d like to take part in the float contest for the parade on... Legion Open House to Thank the Public
The Vinton Legion held an Open House on Saturday to thank the public for all of their help and donations to repair the Legion Hall. After several months of being out of commission, the building ... Iowa Corn Producers Association/US Cargo Control assist area Farmers
The
“Know before you Go” event sponsored by both the Iowa Corn
Growers Association and US Cargo Control, was held last week to
assist farmers with the information they need to operate safely... Long Gone Items Returned “Home”
A chemise (an undergarment like a slip) circa 1860’s and a wedding dress from 1905. What do these items have in common? They were recently donated to the Benton County Historical Society from far awa...
HELP! THE MINIONS ARE HERE!!
Pat Morrow, the minion-maker, has a sign made from a wood pallet in her kitchen. It reads, “You are never too old to do goofy stuff.” The whimsical minions she and her husband Dave have created show ... Amos Jellison Cold Case still a mystery 38 years later
It began in the fog, at the beginning of August 1981. Daryl Jellison called authorities in the middle of the night, to tell them he had received an anonymous phone call from an older man at around 1 ...
Vinton Shellsburg School District Registration Links and School Supply Lists
Online registration is now available for the 2019-2020 school year. To register online visit https://www.vscsd.org/19-20-registration/ Registration Day is Thursday, August 8th at the High ...
Anderson Creek Estate development moving forward
On Tuesday, July 30th, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust hosted an open house for anyone interested in hearing more about the Anderson Creek Estate development and learning more about the steps needed to ... Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $114,500+ to Local Organizations
The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) held its 2019 grant awards ceremony at the Van Horne Community Center on July 30, announcing the distribution of $114,599.24 in grants to 35 projects of ...