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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - March 27th, 2024 1:49 pm
The final paperwork has been submitted for the open Benton County offices in 2024. The deadline to file was 5:00 p.m on Friday, March 22, 2024.If you are a registered Democrat or Independent but would like to vote for one of these candidates in the primary, you will need to change parties to Republican in order to vote. After the primary, you can change back.
IA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE/LAND STEWARDSHIP - March 26th, 2024 8:03 pm
1. Competition is open to Benton County students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. Students should submit their entries to the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District office at 1705 W Dst, Vinton IA. There are five Divisions -- Division 1 - Grades K and 1Division 2 - Grades 2 and 3Division 3 - Grades 4 through 6Division 4 - Grades 7 through 9Division 5 - Grades 10 through 12 2.
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VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - March 26th, 2024 4:57 pm
Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with Virginia Gay Hospital, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members.“The Purdue Global School of Nursing is excited to begin our partnership with Virginia Gay Hospital,” said Melissa Burdi, Purdue Global vice president and dean of the School of Nursing.
BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS - March 25th, 2024 11:48 pm
The Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This position is a 3-year term and does require an applicant to be a veteran. Any veteran interested in this position will be filling this seat until the end of the current term which is June 30, 2024.
VINTON TODAY - March 25th, 2024 11:42 pm
Vinton Area Ministerial Association Holy Week Services will be as follows:The public is invited to brief Holy Week 7:00 a.m. worship services Monday through Thursday, and at 12:00 noon on Good Friday. These services are sponsored by five Vinton Area Ministerial Association churches. A freewill offering at each service replenishes the Ministerial Association’s emergency aid fund.
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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - March 25th, 2024 11:03 pm
Parents of middle school students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District received notice that a student had issued a threat on Monday. However, the school reassured parents that the threat had been investigated..The notification from the school reads, "Following the conclusion of school today we had notice of a possible threat at the middle school.
VINTON TODAY - March 24th, 2024 5:47 pm
There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the opportunities we have, the traditions that shape our families, the people we interact with and exposure to places around the country. Cub Scout Pack 47 would like our community to join together in remembering the freedoms we have as Americans and how this came to be.
FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - March 24th, 2024 12:31 pm
The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth. Be ready for an exciting Sunday afternoon of music and some of Kim Roe’s award winning Appalachian clogging! See the concert on Sunday, April 14, from 2-4:30 p.
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SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG) - March 22nd, 2024 12:26 pm
The Shellsburg Area Community Group has arranged with the Easter Bunny to drop off eggs at the Shellsburg City Park on Saturday, March 30th rather than this week as plannedChildren will be welcome to gather the eggs beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children 5th grade and younger are welcome to attend the hunt. Bring your own bag or basket!
VINTON TODAY - March 21st, 2024 12:41 pm
The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding its Annual Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, March 30 from 7-10:00 a.m. at the Mt. Auburn Cedar Hall (the former American Legion Hall). For a free offering the department will be providing scrambled eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, coffee, milk, and orange juice.
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