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4th St. Diner Announcement concerning inclement/winter weather closings
When the 4th Street Diner closes for inclement/winter weather we
send the information to KCRG to post on their website and on
television.
We will also send a notice to everyone who has signed up to
receive the menu via email. If you have not signed up for menu
emails you can do so by sending an email to llough@hacap.org.
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Challenge Grant for Benton Co. Conservation's Wildcat Bluff Recreation Expansion
Benton County Conservation is partnering with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to more
than double the size of the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area near Urbana. With beautiful woodland, upland
and lowland habitat, and the chance to protect even more of the Cedar River's bank, the addition allows
Benton County to add unique outdoor recreation as well as increase important wildlife habitat. Shellsburg man buys winning lottery ticket
Edited-The Iowa Lottery announced on their Facebook page that Ed Sass of Shellsburg had bought a winning lottery ticket. Sass said that on Monday morning he bought the ticket at the Quick Stop in Shellsburg. It wasn't until Tuesday night that he had time to look at the ticket. He had purchased two and the first ticket and it was a loser. When he scratched off the second, he thought his big winner was $50. FFA Holiday Fun After Hours!
By: Izzie Birker, Co-Reporter On December 22nd, it was the very first day of winter vacation for the Vinton Shellsburg school district and time for the yearly FFA Holiday Lock-In. The lock-in is one of the most fun things that the VS FFA does. It is really just a chance for the members to bond, get to know each other better, and to have some holiday fun. LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER SENDS ADDITIONAL BLOOD PRODUCTS TO PERRY AREA HOSPITALS
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HAS SENT ADDITIONAL BLOOD PRODUCTS TO AREA HOSPITALS FOR
PATIENTS IMPACTED BY PERRY HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING
On the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024, LifeServe Blood
Center received requests from area hospitals asking for additional blood products to treat victims
impacted by the Perry High School shooting.
“Our hearts are with our neighbors in Perry impacted by the horrific situation that continues to develop
this morning,” shared Stacy Sime, LifeServe Blood Center CEO/President.
Death of 87 year old ruled a suicide
On Saturday December 30th, 2023, at approximately 10:28 p.m. Benton County Sheriff
Deputies, along with the Iowa State Patrol, responded to a call at 2484 63rd Street, Vinton.
Upon their arrival they found 87 year old Harvey W. Weiss suffering from a gunshot wound. He
was taken to Virginia Gay Hospital and subsequently transferred to the University of Iowa
Hospital where he died the next day.
A Society of Women began in 1869 and is still going strong
Submitted by Dana JumperIn the fall of 1869, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, 7 young women banded together to become “sisters”. This society has since been called P.E.O. This philanthropic and educational organization is comprised of women whose aim is to help women reach their potential through educational opportunities. To do so, the 5500 chapters in the United States alone, has awarded over $416 million dollars to women through grants, awards, scholarships, loans, leadership development. Vinton Unlimited announces Grand Prize Winner
Vinton Unlimited announced the Grand Prize winner of their Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing. For the 2023 holiday shopping season, the Grand Prize winner is Andrew Noe! The punch card with Andrew’s name on it was drawn from a total of 9,749 punch cards! The 2023 Holiday Lights Punch Card Grand Prize is valued at almost $1,400! The Grand Prize contained many items, a few of those items are tools, artwork, home décor, and many, many gift cards and certificates! (Photos to be released on Thursday. Benton County Community Foundation to Award Over $290,000 in Grants
What: The Benton County Community Foundation is holding their 2023 grant awards celebration. Why: The Benton County Community Foundation will be awarding over $290,000 in grants to nonprofits and government entities in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, environment and animal welfare, health and human service.
Shooting Saturday morning results in one fatality and one hospitalized
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at about 10:24 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a 59-year-old female had been shot and was being transported to a local hospital by private vehicle.Deputies responded to a rural residence about 2 miles south of Vinton in Benton County. Deputies would locate an 89-year-old male at the residence, who also had been shot.