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Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve Submits Resignation
Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve has submitted his resignation to address personal health matters. Mr. Reeve’s resignation is effective immediately. The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Dis... Seed House disrepair puts building at risk
At Thursday's City Council meeting, the council conducted a hearing for a nuisance violation at 201 1st Avenue, known as the former Seed House. The property is owned by Joseph and Peggy Schott of Hiaw... Decking out the House brought to a new level in Vinton
I might be wrong, but it feels like this year the Christmas lights have been plentiful across Vinton. Adding a new level of fun is the display at 1307 B Ave. in Vinton, it is one of the displays tha... Santa drops off another round of gift tags for Angel Tree
Vinton Today just had a note from one of Santa's elves. A new delivery of gift tags for the Angel Tree program have been delivered to Farmers Savings Bank and Trust and US Bank.If you have the opportu... Iowans should never provide their EBT Card number or PIN to others
The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT Departcards. EBT
cards ar...
Benton Community Schools asks residents in the district for $48.5 Million
The Benton Community School District is seeking the approval of
voters in the district to pass a 48.5 million dollar referendum. Property owners would be taxed at $4.04 for each $1,000 of the value...
Benton County 40-8
40-8 is an independent , by invitation, honor organization of male and female, US veterans.The 40-8 is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States... Would you like to give a gift of food to the food insecure?
The Wesley Methodist Church food pantry has 107 registered households, sometimes serving 127 people a month. Last month the church served over 200 people! If you can help the pantry, they accept monet...
Highway 150 Urbana Roundabout is Now Open!
The roundabout on Highway 150, at the Urbana corner is now open for business!Be cautious as you approach the corner, the speed limit is 20 mph on the roundabout. There are four exits off of the rounda... Santa stops to visit at Farmers Savings Bank's Open House
During Friday's Holiday Open House, Santa made his way to see the children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Avery and Henry Halstead stopped to visit with Santa and tell him their requests for Chr...