Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Incoming weather Thursday night and into Friday

A few strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible this evening into early tonight along and south of I-80 with the main threats being hail and gusty winds.
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Ash Wednesday marked with...Fire

Corrected - When I got a call about a fire east of town, I noted that it was, after all, Ash Wednesday...A call went out around 3:00 p.m. about a fire with the wind blowing at more than 25 miles per hour.
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Fisher Shares the History of Farmers Mercantile Hall

Nick Fisher shared with the Local Kiwanis a bit about the Farmers Mercantile Hall that he owns in Garrison. If you'll notice, each month you can find both his ad and a article concerning the shows that are scheduled for the month.

Supervisors address Local Kiwanis

Vinton Kiwanis hosted two of the Benton County Supervisors a few weeks ago. Tracy Seeman and Ron Tippett who spoke to the group discussing some of the county budget with the group.

Iowa set to elevate Extreme Animal Cruelty Crimes

The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HF 557 (sponsored by Reps. Samantha Fett and Carter Nordman). A companion bill, SF 2099 (sponsored by Senator Lynn Evans) advanced through its Senate subcommittee.
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Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft

According to arrest records from the Vinton Police Department, Nicholas Newbrough, a Vinton Post Office employee and his wife Kendra Newbrough were arrested on October 10, 2025.
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Shellsburg Public Library offers Event Room

Celebrate your graduate with us.  Shellsburg Public Library has an event room waiting for your grad party and much more.   We have seating for 66, ADA compliant, kitchen and a keyless entry.
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Happy Presidents' Day!

It's Presidents' Day, so there will not be a regular email. Only time sensative information is going out today. In honor of the holiday, I put information together, about our Presidents.
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