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Hanson's Hollow hit by fire on Saturday

A fire Saturday night destroyed a barn located at Hanson's Hollow just on the southern edge of LaPorte. Photo Hanson's Hollow Pumpkins, gourds, squash, and all your fall decorating needs are possible because of farmers like those at Hanson's Hollow of LaPorte City and other farmers in the area. The La Porte City Fire and R...

FUN AND LOVE AT THE LIBRARY FROM CENTER POINT FRIENDS

The Center Point community continues to show the love, donating to the Friends of the Library giving trees. Kind contributions to the Socktober tree and the November and December winter warmers tree a...

Vinton Librarian recognized by the American Library Association

Renee Greenley, Vinton's Public Librarian, was recognized for her work as the Children and Family Services Librarian while working at the Marion Public Library. During her time at MPL, Renee facilita...

Phippen Becomes New Director for RAGBRAI

Matt Phippen of Vinton, has been selected as the new Operations Director of RAGBRAI In a statement released by RAGBRAI, the organization has announced the appointment of Matt Phippen, from Vinton, as the new Director of Operations. "RAGBRAI®, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride ...

Improve Yourself and Your Community in 2022

Have you decided on a New Year’s resolution yet? Regardless of if you have or not, you should choose a New Year’s resolution that makes a difference in your life and the lives of others. Choose to...

Iowa DNR in search of Gray Fox

We're asking for your help in reporting sightings of Iowa's secretive gray fox!Gray foxes are different than the more common red fox (check the ID guide below). Gray fox were listed as a Species of Gr...

Vinton-Shellsburg Hosts a Holiday Lock-In

Members attended the Holiday Lock-In spending part of their time listening to President Annabelle Newton speaking about upcoming events for the FFA  By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Thursday, December 23rd, Vinton-Shellsburg hosted their holiday lock-in party. The chapter started with hosting their monthly meeting in the barn at 7:00 P.M. and...

Norway baby first baby of 2022 for UnityPoint St. Lukes in Cedar Rapids

During Saturday's snowstorm, UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids welcomed their first baby of 2022. The first baby to arrive was Elaina Laura born to Aaric and Morgan Rust of Norway. She we...

7 year old Vinton boy accepts 50 Yard Challenge

7 year old Carter is fulfilling a 50 Yard Challenge Carter Pottebaum has officially accepted the 50 yard challenge! The 7 year old Vinton boy is completing this challenge as part of a movement by a non-profit called Raising Men Lawn Care Service. Carte...

One Stop Garbage/Recycling Collection

A view from the top of this truck shows how the garbage and recycling are sorted Some area residents have noticed something different about garbage and recycling collection in Vinton. It used to take two trips to collect the trash on days that both garbage and recycling are put ou...