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2022 Iowa State Fair Exhibits & Communication Winners
Communication / Share The FunLorelei Hinebaugh - Florence Participation - Vocal performance of Hallelujah by Leonard CoohenDivision: 113 Share The FunClass: 11300 S...
Steil of Keystone Walks away with three awards at Iowa State Fair
The "Haves and Have Knots" were awarded top honors in the Wood Projects competition judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.Wild Fowl - Song Birds1) Bob Kroese, Pella2) Randy Hansen, Des...
Blairstown woman places in multiple categories at Iowa State Fair
Fabric and Threads - CrochetAlyssa McNab of Des Moines received Best of Show honors in the Crochet division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.The ...
Bierschenk of Van Horne wins multiple ribbons at Iowa State Fair
Fabric and Threads - Hand KnittingJean Scherr of West Des Moines claimed the Best of Show and Sweepstakes titles in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the sta...
VFW Bass Tournament yields 16 pounder
The Vinton VFW Post 8884 hosted the 2nd Annual VFW Bass Tournament at Harper’s Ferry on Sunday, 7 August 2022. Blast-Off was at 6 am in the rain with 10 boats participating. Weigh-in was at 2 pm by ... New Things for Shellsburg City Park
The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) obtained a grant from the Benton County Community Foundation for some upgrades to the city park. This spring a “funnel ball” game was installed behind th... New Kiwanis Park Shelter named the Keith Ervin Shelter
Matt Boggess, Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation, spoke to those gathered on Sunday to dedicate the new shelter at Kiwanis park. He said, "I was sitting in my office and thinking about someon... Annabelle Newton Benton County Fair Queen 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair
Annabelle Newton became the 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant on Saturday night. The 1st Runner Up will serve if for some reason the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen, Mary Ann Fox of Mitche... Accident kills one injures another
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Marion Schminke, 90 of Shellsburg pulled away from the stop sign heading south on 30th Ave. and into the path... E.C.H.O. and Iowa Abundant Life Ministries help those in need in Vinton
Victoria Fink is no stranger to serving her community. As a former pastor's wife, she has had experience finding and meeting the needs of those around her. She spoke on Tuesday to the local Kiwanis gr...