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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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VSCSD thanks Community Pizza Makers for Making a Difference

The Vinton Shellsburg School Board began the evening by recognizing Cranky Hanks and H2 Pizza as Community Difference Makers for their partnership in supporting elementary literacy through the Pages for Pizza program.
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American Legion Post 57 honors members with 60 years of service

On February 3rd, the members of Post 57 of the Vinton American Legion met at the Lutheran Living Communities Chapel to honor Marlyn Mayhew and Darrell Kenney for 60 years of consecutive membership in the American Legion.

Notice to bidders: Tree Replanting Program

Notice to Bidders Purpose:Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) is soliciting proposals for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA).
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