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Vinton Public Library among Grant Recipients
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded several grants to Iowa schools and libraries as part of DGLF grant program. The Vinton Public Library received a $1000 grant for the yout...
Vinton Shellsburg September Newsletter
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2025 Iowa State Fair Results: Creative Arts
The Iowa State Fair released the following results for 2025 Iowa State Fair: Static/Creative Arts/PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Blue Ribbon4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription: 8... CPU FFA at the County Fair
By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler CPU FFA members have the opportunity each summer to participate in both the Benton and Linn county fairs. Members show livestock and help in the FFA learning barn... Benton County Veterans invited to Sign up for Thanksgiving Dinner
All Benton County Veterans are invited to contact the Benton County Veterans Affairs office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Dinner. Everything you need for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided an...
CPU FFA compete at State Livestock Judging Contest
By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey SeilerRecently, three Center Point-Urbana FFA members competed at the State Livestock Judging contest. This career development event consists of judging and ranking vario... PUBLIC NOTICE: Benton County to be closed to the public on Monday, September 15
PUBLIC NOTICE Benton County will be closed to the public on Monday, September 15, 2025 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. PURPOSE: To allow all the employees to attend required training. ...
Iowa Department of Public Safety announces Sex Offender Registry Website Update
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website. The updated site enhances user experience, improves functionality, a...
Schools welcome Resource Officers
A new school year, new School Resource Officers! In the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, Officer Kris Stephenson will be joining the district. The school said that he "will be working with... Garrison Election Information
Garrison, like the vast majority of cities in Iowa, uses the Mayor-Council form of government. City elections in Iowa are held in odd numbered years. In Garrison, the term for Mayor is two years. The ...