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Vinton native Higgins named Ames Fire Chief

Richard Higgins, a 1997 graduate of Vinton-Shellsburg, has been hired as Ames Fire Chief. According to the Ames staff directory, Higgins has been with the Ames Fire Department since 2002.

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Any season is a great time to shoot a photo of your favorite place in Iowa. Grab your camera, or phone, and enter Keep Iowa Beautiful’s 9th Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa’s rural and urban beauty.

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Any season is a great time to shoot a photo of your favorite place in Iowa. Grab your camera, or phone, and enter Keep Iowa Beautiful’s 9th Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa’s rural and urban beauty.

Vinton native Higgins named Ames Fire Chief

Richard Higgins, a 1997 graduate of Vinton-Shellsburg, has been hired as Ames Fire Chief. According to the Ames staff directory, Higgins has been with the Ames Fire Department since 2002.

Iowa State Fair Winners: Benton County participants earn many honors

[caption id="attachment_23502" align="alignleft" width="225"] Jessica Crawford was the State Fair Horse Show Trail Champion among 8th graders.[/caption] Dozens of Benton County 4-H members participated in State Fair events after doing well at the Benton County Fair.

Iowa State Fair Winners: Benton County participants earn many honors

[caption id="attachment_23502" align="alignleft" width="225"] Jessica Crawford was the State Fair Horse Show Trail Champion among 8th graders.[/caption] Dozens of Benton County 4-H members participated in State Fair events after doing well at the Benton County Fair.