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Benton Community School Bus Involved in Accident

On September 21, 2022 at approximately 12:50 PM, the Benton County Sheriff's Department received a report of a two-vehicle accident at 23rd avenue and 76th street near Blairstown.
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Top 5 King and Queen Homecoming Candidates Announced

Queen Candidates (L to R): Molly Haisman, Kaelyn Pettyjohn, Annabelle Newton, Abby Davis, Brylee BruceKing Candidates (L to R): Paul Herger, Kail
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Four Pitbull owners go before Keystone City Council

The Keystone City Council met in a special session to answer the appeal of several dog owners in town. The meeting announced for 6:00 p.m. began at 5:54 p.
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Top 10 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates Announced

Click to watch the nominationsIt's Homecoming week for Vinton-Shellsburg! Here are the nominations for King and Queen!Queen Candidates: Kate Timmerman, Aspen Ahrenholz, Baylee Wheeler, Abby Davis, Ashlie Meyer, Kaelynn Pettyjohn, Molly Haisman, Liz Noe, Brylee Bruce and Jade Coots.
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The Class of 1960 Reunites

Vinton's graduating class of 1960 held their 60th Class Reunion on  Saturday, September 17th at Pizza Ranch in downtown Vinton. The reunion brought 27 classmates together again.

Benton County adds Century and Heritage Farms

351 Century and Heritage Farm Families Honored at Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms in the same family for 100 and 150 years, respectively.
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New Library Hours as of September 19

The Vinton Public Library will hold an open house to welcome new Library Director Kelly Henkle on September 29, from 4-6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library from 4-6 p.