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It's "Back to School Night" at the Benton County Speedway Donations Needed

The Benton County Speedway Bullring Lil Racer Car Club is seeking donations of new school supplies and filled or unfilled school-themed backpacks that we will hand out to kids 14 and under who pick up a ticket from the Lil Racer Clubhouse on the night of August 7.

Higher Quality of Life Points to Greater Economic Health for Communities

Summer is in full swing and there are many things that make Iowa summers so great. From hitting the trails to cooling off at the public pool to attending farmers markets, county fairs and other events — there is no shortage of things to do.
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Orange you glad you live in Shellsburg?

Shellsburg's Big Day events are happening all today Saturday, July 16. Starting with a 5K race through town, the residents were all smiles as the day kicked off.
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This squirrel looks a little squirrelly

Whitetail deer, well, we've all seen those. But I've never before seen a white-tail squirrel! Maybe they aren't new in the area, but I don't ever recall seeing or hearing about one.
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PAPA BALLOON AT CENTER POINT LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Papa Balloon leads a community roomful of enthusiastic young balloon dog makers at the Center Point Library Summer Reading Program July 12. His program and a hot dog lunch after were sponsored by the Friends of the Center Point Library.
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Library plans to open part time beginning next week

With the volunteer help of the Library Board the library will be opening a few hours each day beginning next week. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday it will be open from 9:00 a.
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Evansdale Murder Investigation Continues 10 Years Later

It was 10 years ago on July 13 that cousins 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins went out for a bike ride in Evansdale, Iowa, and never returned home to their families.

Interested in serving the Children of the Vinton Area?

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton is now offering a morning satellite meetingAnyone interested in learning more about Kiwanis and the projects we do to benefit children and the community please come to our initial get togetherThis Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 am at the Bethlehem Lutheran Parish Hall1206 C Ave  -- We will have refreshments and donuts and a discussion about Kiwanis and what we do and how you can be a part of a great community service group.