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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.
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Benton County Courthouse is ready for Christmas

This year, the Vinton/Shellsburg FFA students decorated the Benton County Courthouse Christmas Tree on 2nd Floor.  "Every year a different group or organization from the county uses their own ideas to do the decorating!" said Lexa Speidel, Benton County Recorder.
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Raising Holiday Spirit!

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn November 10th, 11th, and 13th chapter members volunteered to help set up the lights and roping all around town in cooperation with the GoVS Scholarship Committee.
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Benton County Angel Tree Tags are Available for Pickup

Happy December! It's hard to believe yet exciting that Christmas is so close already!Here at the Benton County Angel Tree we have been busy getting kiddos signed up, and the tags have been distributed for adoption at three local banks: Cedar Valley Bank, Farmers Bank, and US Bank.
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Grovert awarded Patriot's Pen Award

Dale Henry and Jerry Huffman of the VFW Post #8884 awarded Jenna Grovert the winner of the Patriot's Pen contest. Grovert is a student at Central Lutheran School in Newhall.