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Stars Over 70 Open for Nominations

  Now is your opportunity to honor your mentors and role models! The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation is accepting nominations for Stars Over 70, a celebration of those individuals...

Veterans of Foreign Wars 8884 Voice of Democracy Winner Announced

Grace Stephenson recognized for her Voice of Democracy Essay The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8884 "Voice of Democracy" winner has been named from the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Grace Stephenson received her local award from Post 8884. She has also receive...

Better Together offers T-Shirts and Sweatshirts to help support Rescue Efforts

Get them before they’re gone! Thank you to everyone who has ordered Better Together apparel thus far! We have shirts available of every size remaining, so it’s not too late to place your order! T-...

Benton County Conservation receives donation from a local business

Tony Bedard presents check to Benton County Conservation on behalf of of Frontier Co-op Benton County Conservation received a donation of $25,000 towards the Wildcat Bluff Expansion from Frontier Co-op. Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op stated, “Frontier Co-op has been deeply inve...

It's a bird, it's a plane, nope, it's just the law..."

So, should we keep recapping the Board of Health debacle? Oh, why not?Iowa law states that on boards, you must have gender balance when appointing members to the board. Who's going to break it to...

Benton County Conservation thrilled with continued support!

John Beerbower offers challenge to utilize the Myers’s Family Conservation Fund challenge to double your impact. In the ongoing efforts to raise money to acquire the Wildcat Addition, Benton County Conservation has received another commitment as part of the Meyers’ Family Conservation Fund. Benton County Co...

Pourville brings a Black Light Splatter Room to downtown for paint flying fun

Do you need a fun idea for the kids, something that they can do that will be memorable? You might take a trip to Pourville Art Studio and Gallery. Dandeena Schadle has created a new space in the Galle...

Volunteers needed for V-S Concession Stand

Vinton Shellsburg students are going to be busy over the next couple of months playing their hearts out to bring wins to their teams. Adult help is needed to manage the concession stand. Contact ...

Urbana Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Child

Michael  Heinitz, Urbana sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child              A man who sexually exploited a child was sentenced January 25, 2024, to 30 years in federal prison.             Michael Heinitz, age 20, of Urbana, received the se...

Water and Sewer Rate Questions Answered

In a document loaded onto the City of Vinton's website, an explanation is given for the increased water rates and what those proposed rates will look like.Please take a few moments to read through the...