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Localized Flooding in Vinton following storm on Friday Night
Friday night found me driving into Vinton on the heels of the storm that had just gone through. In LaPorte City, trees had blown over or had been struck by lightning. (That lightning was no joke!) The... Salvation Army Offers School Clothing Vouchers
Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers to purchase school clothing. Call 319-560-1921 for a voucher.The voucher is only for use at the Salvation Army Clothing Store ...
Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition New Shirt Designs Available
Each year Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition offers a new shirt design for sale to help support the efforts of the group.The online store will close in one week. To view and ch... Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Last year, in the final four weeks of summer, 45 people died on roadways in Iowa; Nearly 30% of those fatalities were caused by impaired driving*. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is part... Vinton City Council Minutes 7/24/25
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGJULY 24, 2025A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 24th day of July 2025 in City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00pm. Mayor Maynard presided with the fo...
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Rausch among 16 "Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Artists" at Iowa State Fair
Annual calendar contest highlights Iowa students’ artwork and their connections to Iowa agricultureIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for ... Iowa GOP lawmakers reject task force idea to change IPERS
By Robin OpsahlSeveral Iowa Republican lawmakers have assured Iowans there is not significant interest in making changes to the state’s public retirement system after the idea was suggested last wee...
Class of 1980 celebrates 45th Reunion
The class of 1980 reunited to share memories and a good time on Saturday, August 9th. The group met at the Ultra Lounge at Berry's Lanes and welcomed all class members who graduated or attended schoo...
Gov. Reynolds directs Iowa National Guard to support immigration enforcement
In response to a request by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Governor Reynolds has directed the Iowa National Guard to commence a supportive federal Title 32 mission alongside Immigration and...
Healthy Kids Iowa Food Distribution
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) had a great day providing Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution at Vinton-Shellsburg School and Benton Community School. We appreciate the work of HACAP in making this opport...
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