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Vinton Kiwanis Present Check to Backpack Program

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton presented a $1000 check to the Vinton Shellsburg School District Backpack Program.The Backpack Program provides nutritious weekend meals to students in need in the school district.
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V-S FFA Educates area Children about Agriculture Safety

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Saturday, September 24, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter worked with the Benton Community and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to educate kids throughout Benton County on several different safety aspects.
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Rita Moore completes her 100th quilt for Quilts of Valor

Rita Moore has found what some might call a ministry. Using her ability to sew has turned into a way to help others on their way to healing. It might just be a small way to help on that journey for so many, but it might also be the key.
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Bevans Trial rescheduled to a later date

A trial in the case of a Benton County woman's death has been postponed. Samantha Bevans' defense has requested a delay for the beginning of the trial.

Third-Parties Charging for Military Records

Benton County, Iowa - The Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records is always free of charge for a veteran.
Article Thumbnail. Angie Wittmer's Best of Show entry at Cattle Congress this year.

Area Families Compete and Win at Cattle Congress

At least three area women competed in the Cattle Congress art competition and came home with ribbons. Cattle Congress is another fair held in the Cedar Valley out of Waterloo each year.
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Phippen talks RAGBRAI

Matt Phippen spoke to the local Kiwanis group on Tuesday about the planning that goes into organizing the logistics of RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) as well as the experiences he had on the ride this year.
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Vinton Car Cruise (video)

The Vinton Car Cruise took place on Saturday. The cars made a loop through and around Vinton. To view an 11 minute video of several of the cars, click