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H.O.T. Grants Awarded to Support Community Projects Across Vinton

A wide range of community-focused projects will soon or have come to life thanks to the latest round of H.O.T. (Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax) Grant awards. These grants are designed to promote tourism, i...

Vinton Shellsburg Grand March kicks off Prom Night

Adele Gerard and Will McKenna The guys and gals sparkled and wowed the audience who came out to enjoy the latest styles of the season. In formal wear, from the brightest colors of dresses and tuxedos, to the comfort of blue jeans ...
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Two Bees or not Two Bees, that is the Question

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University partner with national nonprofit to launch statewide effort to conserve Iowa’s pollinatorsA new statewide project is looking for Iow...

Nominate Anyone Under 25 for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to submit their nominations for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, which honors Iowans aged 25 or younger who have made meaningful contri...

Iowa Pork Producers enlists Belle Plaine native to lead Consumer Outreach

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has appointed Hope Brecht, who grew up in Belle Plaine, as its new Consumer Outreach Director, reinforcing its focus on communication and consumer engagement. Brec...
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Roads are Optional

Thursday morning found this driver "taking the scenic route" literally. The accident happened just a few miles down the Mt. Auburn blacktop Crews were on site at approximately 7:00 a.m. to retrieve th...

Successful District Convention Highlights Leadership, Awards, State Qualifiers

Pictured:Front row; Will McKenna, Levi Lutz, Ali Lutz, Abby McKenna, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, and Madeline Pingenot.Second row; Andrew Allsup, Jackson Lloyd, Bridgette Castle, Bri Dulin, Kenzie Rh...

Siren to be tested tomorrow, Thursday April 9

After a minor repair, the outdoor warning siren on the west side of Vinton ( N Ave & W 4th St.) will be tested at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th. The test will be cancelled if inclement weather ...
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Atkins Roundhouse Update

Aerial view of Atkins while contractors were beginning work on east end of property By Cara Harrill, Conservation TechnicianThe Atkins Roundhouse area is an 85 acre property on the northeast side of Atkins. Once a historic train roundhouse, this is now a public area where users go...

Dooley Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors distinguished graduating high school seniors. The program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and ho...
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