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Vinton-Shellsburg December Newsletter
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Deer hunters asked to help with monitoring chronic wasting disease
By Cami CoonsWild deer with chronic wasting disease have been detected in 25 counties, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which is seeking help from Iowans to spot the disease and ... Benton County Conservation Complete Wildcat Bluff Expansion
After 18 months of dedicated work and unprecedented community support, Benton
County Conservation is thrilled to announce the procurement of funds for the Wildcat Bluff
Recreation Area expansion! ... Supervisors Approve Opioid Program, Discuss Road Projects, EMS Funding & More
At last weeks Benton County Supervisors' meeting, they had a packed agenda covering everything from public health to road improvements.Tackling Opioid AddictionThe board took a significant step toward...
Vinton Spreads Christmas Cheer
As the holiday season descends upon Vinton, the city transforms into a winter wonderland thanks to the dedication and creativity of city employees and local businesses. From twinkling lights adorning ... HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
Library Announcements
A Call for Helping Hands: Are you in need of volunteer hours for the Silver Cord? Do you have free
time on your hands? We can use your help! The Library is seeking adult vol...
December 9-20 Vinton Public Library Book Sale!
Stop by the library book sale and browse through our selection of adult titles. Books are sold on a first come, first served basis; all proceeds benefit future library programming. The sale is located... Governor plans to propose statewide policy restricting cellphones in schools
By: Robin Opsahl and Cami KoonsGov. Kim Reynolds plans to propose banning cellphones in Iowa K-12 schools as a top priority heading into the upcoming 2025 legislative session.The govern...
Happy Thanksgiving - Back on Monday
Vinton Today will be taking off on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, as usual, should any urgent news cross my desk, it will be published and shared via the email. Any obitua... ROADSIDE CHAT – STALLED CARS NEED ROOM-NOT HUGS MOVE OVER
We’ve all lived this driving experience: you’re cruising along and up ahead you spot a stalled vehicle on the shoulder. Maybe the emergency hazards are on, but maybe not. You have precious seconds...