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Kliima sentenced to 30 years
On Monday, Bret D. Klima, 32, of Urbana, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to hitting a couple with his SUV. Judge Ian Thornhill sentenced Klima, after he pleaded guilty to on... State of Iowa may finally consider Licensing Certified Professional Midwives
"Some days it seems like God lines everything up, just to remind me that He can, and the last few days have been such an experience," said Bethany Gates, a Certified Professional Midwife through the N... Community steps up to lend a hand to the Sam and Cliff McKinley Family
Last summer Sam McKinley was in an accident that left her paralyzed. Sam and Cliff are parents of 3 little children and also farm in the Walker area. Recently the community held a fundraising benefit ... Salvation Army Has Successful Red Kettle Campaign Again in 2021
Salvation Army Has Successful Red Kettle Campaign Again in 2021.We appreciate the generosity of our community, and the daily donations of coins, $1, or $5 and even $10's and $20's that make up the bul... If you need help with energy bills, apply through April 30
If you are currently eligible for the LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance) Program, you are automatically eligible for Weatherization Program services.Iowa received more than double i...
Humiston participates in Voice of Democracy Scholarship Essay Contest
Victoria Humiston, daughter of Steph and Darrin Humiston, of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, won the district competition as part of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Vinton-Shellsb... 2nd Break-in at John's Qwik Stop in 2 Days
January 22, 2022, at around 04:38AM, John’s Qwik Stop called the Benton County Sheriff’s Office to report that the business had been broken into again and no one was inside at the time of the repo...
Vinton Police Department makes arrests in Burglary at Area Business
January 21, 2022, at around 3:38AM a delivery person called the Benton County Sheriff’s Office to report that a
business had been broken into and people were still inside or on the property.
Vin...
Vinton Parks and Rec to use HOT Grant for Esports
Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be using their $2,500 grant to renovate the Esports room at the Rec Center. The Esports room hosts the high school Esports team as they compete against othe... Attorney General Tom Miller addresses Fentanyl and Opiod use
On Thursday morning, Iowa's Attorney General addressed the opioid and fentanyl use in the last year. "The deaths have been heartbreaking to see, as well as the pain and suffering of those addicted as ...