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Angel Tree assists 300 area children
It's another year in the books for the Angel Tree program. The small contingent of elves behind Angel Tree was able to assist around 300 area children. The event is organized specifically for Benton C... Santa makes an early stop to the Vinton Kiwanis
Santa Claus stopped in to visit with area children at Pizza Ranch during the Tuesday Kiwanis meeting. Apparently, he was in the neighborhood when he heard children singing, "Jingle Bells," and that's ... Two LaPorte men injured in Minnesota Accident
Three local men were injured after their car collided with a semi in Minnesota just north of Zumbrota at 8:23 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022.A southbound 2018 Toyota Avalon was traveling on Goodh...
Vinton Snow Removal Reminder
It looks like we'll have snow for Christmas this year...along with the first official snowfall with any accumulation. Here's a reminder of the city ordinances relating to snow removal. A reminder for...
Gualtier becomes member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
John Gualtier a recipient of the Purple Heart in 2020, received his Life Member Certificate of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces... Veteran of the Month Program to begin in 2023
Please take a moment to show your appreciation to a favorite Veteran (or two, or three) in your life by nominating them for our new VETERAN OF THE MONTH!! I’m ecstatic to get this new Benton County ... Holiday with a Cop spreads Joy to area Children
The Vinton Police Department with the help of the Vinton community were able to bring Christmas cheer to 85 local children. Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community Schools teachers chose the children w... Vinton-Shellsburg van involved in Cedar Rapids Accident
Two were injured in a crash that involved a vehicle belonging to Vinton-Shellsburg Schools on Thursday morning.The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that there were no children in the van when i... Vinton Leaders consider ideas for the City
Monday night the city council, and department heads of the library, water and sewer, streets, parks and rec, and safety all met to make suggestions for the direction Vinton should be taking. The ... Local Pastor Prepares for Serving as a Salvation Army Chaplain
A heartfelt passion to serve others. Many people might lay claim to that phrase. But for Pastor Brian Reeves, it set him on a path to further his skills as a pastor and chaplain. He states, "I have al...