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Bloombury Farm unveils Corn Maze announces Foster Family Day
The premier agritourism destination in eastern Iowa and one of the state's largest child welfare agencies are partnering to celebrate Four Oaks' 50th Anniversary. Later this fall the Bloomsbury Farm,... Hard Work Pays Off for V-S FFA at the 2023 Benton County Fair
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The Benton County Fair took place on Tuesday, June 20th - Sunday June 25th. But for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA and many others it all started way before the fair week... Fire Fighter Mural Moves across the Street
No silly, not on its own power of course. If you are like me, you pulled up to the stop sign on 3rd St. and thought, "Has that mural ALWAYS been on the west wall of the Benton County Sheriff's Office ... Vinton woman brings home wins in the Linn County Fair
It was another blue ribbon, er blue ribbon AND purple ribbon day for Angie Wittmer at the Linn County Fair. Wittmer from Of Vinton entered her photography at the fair bringing home Linn Cou... A reminder from the Vinton Police Department
With the kids out of school, we thought it would be a good time to post the City of Vinton Curfew Ordinance. 46.01 CURFEW.The Council has determined that a curfew for minors is necessary to promot...
Iowa Legislature passes legislation to outlaw most abortions after six weeks
By JAY WAAGMEESTER AND KATHIE OBRADOVICHThe Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature, in a daylong special legislative session, passed legislation late Tuesday to outlaw most abortions in...
Vinton Parks & Rec Renovates Veterans Park
Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, Matt Boggess has had a project on the back burner of his mind for a long time. He said for the last four or five years he's been tossing around ... Elder Abuse Fundraiser Helps those in Benton County
(Note: This agency assists Seniors in Benton County.)Help seniors experiencing abuse and neglect stay alive and learn to thrive with the dignity and independence they deserve. Your donation supports t...
Washington High School Class of 1978 reunites
The Vinton Washington High School Class of 1978 celebrated the 45th anniversary of their graduation with a reunion at the Vinton Country Club this past Saturday, July 8th.Present left to right:Jon Dun... Subscribe to the Vinton Public Library's Newsletter
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