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Salvation Army bell ringers continue to help Benton County

Thank you to all those who are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. You are doing a great job!It's just fun to look at pictures. We can't get pictures of everyone ringing, but here are a few.
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Vinton Lions Club makes presentation to VS Booster Club

Each year the Vinton Lions Club teams up with the Vinton/Shellsburg Booster Club to provide concession food at the VSHS varsity football games. All proceeds from the Vinton Lions Club concession trailer at the games go directly to the Booster Club.
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Benton County 4-Hers Excel on National Stage

Four 4-H members from Benton County recently represented Iowa on November 14 the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl competition, placing third in the nation.
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Kirkwood's Workplace Learning Connection speaks to Lions Club

Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) presenter, Laura Miner, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, spoke to the area Lions Club about WLC’s mission, purpose and impact in our region.
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VFW Presents Stephenson with Voice of Democracy Certificate

The Veterans of Foreign Wars members Dale Henry and Jerry Huffman presented Grace Q Stephenson (Senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High School) with a Certificate for her Voice of Democracy essay and a monetary award.
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Santa will be visiting the neighborhood

Greg and Jenn Svoboda made special arrangements for Santa to stop and visit on Friday and Saturday evenings, December 8th and 9th and also the following weekend, on December 15th and 16th.
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Support your local hospital

Honoring and remembering those who have had a significant impact on our lives as part of a gift to our community has been a lasting tradition. Your donations to the Tree of Lights campaign, no matter the size, come together to make a world of difference for so many.
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VGH Angel Tree ready for Santa's Elves to stop by

Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to host the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients.  We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of giving by members of our community last year and we are excited to help our clients have another joyful, meaningful Christmas again this year!  Many of our clients, who all live in Benton County are low income, lack the support of close family/friends, and have unfulfilled needs.

VRD announces new Open Skate Hours and other events

Parks and Recreation Director Matt Boggess put a video out announcing several new and exciting changes in the Parks and Recreation Department.A new reservation policy and procedure will take place beginning January 1, 2024.