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44 AND A DINOSAUR
Forty-four human guests and one large stuffed dinosaur named Broc attended the Red Cedar Chamber Music “Fresh Folk” concert, Oct. 13, at the Andersen Center Point Library. Here is Broc, safely sea... Quilts of Valor presents Six Veterans with Quilts
When Shelby McDonald became the Benton County Fair Queen in 2019, as her service project representing the county at the Iowa State Fair, Shelby, wanted to promote the Quilts of Valor program. The idea... Football ... pumpkins ... turkey ...
It is that time of year, and GoVS is again preparing to help you decorate for the upcoming holiday season with evergreen roping and wreaths.GoVS awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each M...
Kelly Henkle, Vinton Public Librarian speaks to area Kiwanis Club
Kelly Henkle the new library director, addressed the Vinton Kiwanis club on Tuesday. She shared a bit about herself. A Vinton native, she has a husband Luke and three children Graham, Carmen, and Lore... Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #45 CANCELLED
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board voted, making the difficult decision to cancel flight #45. Unfortunately, due to a plane malfunction in the early morning hours, the ...
46 Scarecrows are set to arrive in Vinton!
Vinton is about to get scary! Vinton Parks and Recreation are bringing the scarecrows to town from October 21st through the 30th. Their assignments are to make you laugh, smile, smirk or maybe be a li... Nepotism, Veterans Preference and Lawyering Up
It was just another run-of-the-mill Benton County Supervisor meeting that took place on Tuesday, October 11...for the most part. But to get the full picture we have to back up to the meeting held on S...
Vinton Fire Department Breakfast also brings St. Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance
If you've been fortunate enough to have never needed the Vinton Fire Department at your house or had to ride in a helicopter like the St. Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance, you have been blessed! CL... 90 Pounds of Meth, 23 Pounds of Fentanyl off the streets with help of LaPorte PD
One Iowan and Two Mexicans Sentenced to Federal Prison for Agreeing to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl in Waterloo Law Enforcement Officers Seized More Than 90 Pounds of Meth, 23 Pounds of Fentanyl,...
Vinton Fire Department takes kids on the ride of their lives
Of course, a ride on the fire truck is a big deal when you haven't even reached the ripe old age of 10. That's a huge deal!The Vinton Fire Department, as well as the Pink Heals fire truck, and the Mt....