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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - July 25th, 2024 9:37 pm
Randy Scheel spoke with the local Vinton Kiwanis Club on Tuesday about Benton County Conservation. He introduced himself sharing a story about how he became involved. It began when he decided to run on the Old Creamery Nature local trail in the Garrison area. He noticed that a tree was down blocking the trail/ Returned to the trail on his four wheeler and with his chain saw to take care of the problem, he met Nancy Baldwin who was also doing some work on the trail.
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER - July 25th, 2024 8:47 pm
Local physicians call summertime trauma season. The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible.Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100% of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors.
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IOWA CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION - July 24th, 2024 10:13 pm
The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Izzie Birker of Garrison, Iowa, has joined the Governor’s Charity Steer Show lineup of exceptional youth to show her steer at the August 10 event.
IOWA CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION - July 24th, 2024 7:37 pm
The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Reagan Burmeister daughter of Pete and Erin Burmeister of Rowley, Iowa, (granddaughter of Gary and Dana Burmeister of Benton County) has joined the Governor’s Charity Steer Show lineup of exceptional youth to show her steer at the August 10 event.
VINTON TODAY - July 24th, 2024 11:45 am
If you are not doing anything this Saturday evening (July 27th), plan to join the boys/girls wrestling teams as they take on the Vinton Police Department in a slow pitch softball game at the 4th Annual Pitching for Pins wrestling fundraiser! The wrestlers will be coming for their redemption and working to bring home the traveling trophy for the 4th year in a row! Gates open & other activities start at 4:00 PM with the game beginning at 5:00 PM.
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BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - July 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm
The Benton County Historical Society is hosting the First Annual Benton County Historical Society Expo on Saturday, August 10th at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School from 10:00am – 4:00pm! There will be 46 vendors, special guests and speakers throughout the day, including four special guests! Admission is $5 and you have access to all vendors, special guests and speakers! Opal & Hazel’s Wood Fired Pizza will be serving lunch, for an additional cost, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the parking lot.
VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - July 21st, 2024 6:34 pm
DYSART DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - July 21st, 2024 3:18 pm
Dysart’s summer tradition returned on Friday, July 19th when the Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) hosted its 22nd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show. The event is growing in size, popularity and scope with 161 entries this year."Our goal every year is to grow the selection of vehicles that have never been to our show before and it's a great opportunity to bring people to downtown Dysart," said DDC President Nicole Taylor.
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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - July 19th, 2024 8:40 am
The Van Horne Lions Club presented a check on behalf of the club to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The $500 donation will be used to fly Veterans to the nation's capital, Washington D.C. Thank you to the Lions Club for your support! Pictured are chapter President Lou Albers and Treasurer Theresa Thompson. Roger Uthoff accepts the donation on behalf of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - July 17th, 2024 7:41 pm
Many of you are familiar with the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. The location provides hours of entertainment for those who love to spend an afternoon enjoying various types of music organized at the venue. It is also a great location if you need to throw a family potluck and just don't have a space large enough at the house.A plan has been developed to renovate the sidewalks at the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison.
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