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On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-fourth (SE1/4) of the northeast one-fourth (NE1/4) of Sec 12 T86N, R11, West of the 5th P.M." The street address for the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling and Storage Facility would be 5143 22nd Ave,  Mt Auburn.

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.

The following summary is provided for reference only. Please consult Iowa Code or professional legal counsel for information specific to your circumstances.Any unpaid taxes are offered at Public Tax Sale which is held annually on the third Monday in June online at www.iowataxauction.com.Notice to Tax Sale PurchasersRegister to participate in the Tax Sale Auction on the Iowa Tax Auction website.

The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton.  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District    Operation Backpack   Nathan’s Miles Foundation        Purchase items for glow run  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District  Sundown Mountain Ski Resort Day for 5th graders Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa      Program supplies  Virgina Gay Hospital           iPads dedicated to nursing leadership staff Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom            Entertainment for Post Prom  Vinton Public Library          Purchase daisy petal drum and cattail chime for butterfly garden Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     4th grade field trip Vinton Baseball Softball Corporation       Field Marking supplies, hose reels and batting cage net  Vinton Unlimited – Boom-Fest      Entertainment for Boom-fest Arts & Crafts Festival Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     Kindergarten field trip American Legion George G.

The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, organization, and direction of the city’s parks and recreation programs. The Director will be responsible for preparing the department’s annual budget, managing both full-time and part-time staff, and working collaboratively with boards and commissions.

The courthouse will soon be able to tell you the time at a glance and by listening. The clock has been restored by Mechanical Watch Supply of Minneapolis. The company specializes in restoring of tower clocks across America. With over 30 years of experience, the company is a leader in the industry.In the case of the Benton County courthouse clock, many of the parts had to be recreated and the rest refurbished.

Dear Vinton Today Readers,Rarely will you find me with a trembling chin and tears in my eyes...at the post office. But that's where I was this week. I had made my trip to the post office and was amazed by the number of letters filling my box. Thank you to all of you who mailed in a check to help rebuild the new website. The many donations and notes touch my heart, and I could never thank you enough.

Even though Mt. Auburn doesn't have a Legion Post in town any longer, that didn't dampen desire of the residents of the small town to remember the fallen. The Gingrich family accepted the challenge to have a service for families in the area to gather on Memorial Day.. At 10:00 a.m. the graves were decorated and a service followed at 10:30 a.m. "We have so much to be thankful for," they said as they took the opportunity to "climb that hill together in Mt.

On Monday, the local American Legion Post held a Memorial Day Service meeting at the Cedar River bridge. Fritz and Sue Noren lowered a wreath into the river in remembrance of Veterans that were lost. In other parts of the county, there were services held. At the Garrison Cemetery, Morris Gardner opened the ceremonies which hosted Dave Kirchner as the speaker.

No mater the size of your farm, location, or experience level this event is for you! We will be hearing from Extension Specialists on all the resources and education available to YOU! Also get a chance to network with other women in agriculture in your area!Click to find out more about the event!