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March 9 - National Slam the Scam Day
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam ...
Benton Community referendum defeated
In the unofficial voting results, the Benton Community School District Public Measures were defeated. The Measure BE, with 2,099 votes, 1,349 voters said no while 750 said yes. A whopping 64.27% to 35... Daddy Daughter Dance
Bringing along their dads, uncles, grandpa's or family friend, the Vinton Skate Center was the place to be last week. Several little girls arrived in their pretty dresses, and their hair all in curls,... March Veteran of the Month, Cindy Briggs
Cindy Briggs always knew she would join the military; a girl wanting to follow in her father’s footsteps. She accomplished that sense of fulfillment and joined the US Navy in 1972. Stationed at Gr... V-S FFA is on to District Contests
By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Monday, February 20th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter sent several contests to the Southwest Sub-District Competitions at AEA 267 in Cedar Falls. They sent members i... If you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse, you may be entitled to assistance
Sometimes you think "I'll be fine, I don't need any help..." and then you might realize that there is a bit of help out there that you didn't know about. If you are a veteran or the widow of a Vetera...
Birker Appointed to Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the individuals who have been appointed to serve on the Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council. The Council exists to support and advise statewi... Mini Golf at the Library?
It's not often that you see golf balls and golf clubs inside the library unless you see kids having fun at the library!The staff at the Vinton Public Library set up a mini golf course for children to ... $1M in Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Two Benton County Communities
Benton Development Group announced that more than $1M in disaster relief grants had been awarded for communities in Benton County. Atkins will receive $620,000, and Belle Plaine has been awarded...
Nominate Conservation Leaders for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Awards
Individuals and families will be recognized at the 2023 Iowa State Fair Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Directo...