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Benton County Veterans Affairs Executive Director Resigns, Seeking Applications
Benton County Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the position of Director. Current Director, Cara Martin has served just under three years in the county position. On February 1, 2024,...
Cookies will help a family fight for someone else
When the community loses a member of its own, and that member is gone way too early, it hits everyone. It doesn't matter if you know the person or not, chances are you know at least one member of the ... BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
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BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
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All tillable
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All that part of the East one-half of the SE ¼ of Section 22 in Taylor Township lying south ...
Two injured in Shellsburg fire on Saturday morning
There were two injured in a house fire in Shellsburg early on Saturday morning. The fire was located in the 100 block of Grove Street in Shellsburg. The injured were taken by helicopter to ... Opportunity for community input on school facility planning
Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg School District are encouraged to attend events on February 20, March 14Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will have an opportunity to prov...
Belle Plaine Native Chekal Recognized as Senior Sailor of the Year
The Navy Office of Community Outreach announced that Belle Plaine native, Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Chekal, was named the Senior Sailor of the Year aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. This distin... Faith Independent Baptist Church Welcomes Everyone
The building known as Faith Independent Baptist Church, located at 911 D. Ave. in Vinton, has been holding services since it was built in 1882. Before it was a Baptist church, it was a Free Methodist ... 1st St. West is Close, but no Cigar
In a Work Session on Thursday night, the city council heard from Nate Kass who represents the city in construction projects that happen in Vinton. He explained the need for the reconstruction of a por...
Vinton Police Department Deliver AED Units to local Departments
The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted The Iowa Department of Public Health funds to place free Automated External Defibrillators (AED) into every law enforcement vehicle in the State of Iowa. The... Creative Kids Child Care to expand into Vinton
The Vinton Kiwanis Club welcomed the new owners of Creative Kids Child Care to their meeting last week to talk about their upcoming expansion. Kelsey Fish began the presentation. A teacher for 10 year...