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Iowa Lottery CEO, former Benton County resident, battling Colon Cancer
Matt Strawn, 49, the CEO of the Iowa Lottery, announced he was diagnosed with colorectal aka colon cancer following a screening in January. Strawn has served as the CEO since 2019 A Benton County... Vinton Man charged with Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse and other charges
Matthew David Milligan, 43 of Vinton was arrested in Independence on Wednesday, February 22. Milligan is facing multiple charges including kidnapping and assault stemming from a domestic situati... 3rd Ward Council Applicants, Deadline 4:00 pm on Friday, February 24
Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Cou...
Legislation in Des Moines would eliminate breed discrimination in Iowa
Iowans Against Breed Bans have a bill ready to present to lawmakers in Des Moines. This legislation does the following: 1. Removes language in Iowa code that requires law enforcement to shoo...
Athena's Pink Stiletto Soiree Fundraiser for area Hospitals, March 29
Hi! It's back! Athena's Pink Stiletto Soiree! The Soiree will be happening again this year on Wednesday, March 29th, 6:30 - 8:30, at the Belle Plaine Museum. This is Athena's major annual fund raiser ... Shellsburg Housing Needs Survey
The City of Shellsburg is participating in an assessment concerning our housing needs. ISU Extension is facilitating this process and has developed a survey for our community. Broad community input is...
V-S FFA Chapter Holds Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn February 10th, 2023 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual spaghetti dinner. They had a meal including spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, lettuce sa... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Brings home the Gold
Competing in the Sub-District LDE Contests, the Vinton-Shellsburg Future Famers of America student participants brought home the following awards:Conduct in Chapter Meetings: 2nd Gold Advancing to Dis... Estate Planning and Tips for Preparing for the Unexpected
Alec Modrick spoke to a local group of residents during the Kiwanis meeting this week about planning for the future and how to assist your family by preparing. Addressing ways to protect your home, sa... Stars Over 70 Open for Nominations
Now is your opportunity to honor your mentors and role models! The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation is accepting nominations for Stars Over 70. Stars Over 70 is a celebration of ...