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BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 3, 2022 12:40 pm

Camp all summer long. Work with a great staff at Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park.Apply Online at bentoncountyia.gov/employment or call 31

Vinton Lions Club Honors Years of Service

VINTON LIONS CLUB
March 3, 2022 11:57 am

 The Vinton Lions Club honored long-time Lions Club members at the weekly noon meeting. Alan Woodhouse has served for 50 years, Bill Ervin 25 years, and Cal Rickels 15 years.

Benton County Conservation bring Crayfish to V-S 3rd Graders

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2022 5:48 pm

Benton County Conservation made a trip to Tilford Elementary last week to speak to the 3rd Grade classes. The topic of the visit was crayfish. The students had the opportunity to see crayfish that are brought to the school by the department.

Salvation Army Serves Displaced Residents

VINTON TODAY
March 1, 2022 1:37 pm

The Benton County Salvation Army Extension service had an opportunity to put into practice what they have trained for.    The team was able to assist the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corp to feed the residents who were displaced by the Geneva Towers apartment building fire that occurred on February 20th, 2022.

Benton Community School Student posting results in removal from school property

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 28, 2022 6:06 pm

On February 28th, 2022 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office would investigate a report of a suspicious social media posting. The posting would include a photo of a subject holding a firearm.

AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2022 12:50 pm

The local AMVETS presented Care Bears to the local Abbe Center Office in Vinton. The bears are donated to places like the Abbe Center who might need the bears to entertain children who might be waiting for a session to finish up.

Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2022 10:53 am

Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct investigation, according to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2022 12:51 pm

Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.

Kiwanis Present Vinton-Shellsburg 3rd Grade Students with Dictionaries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 24, 2022 5:44 pm

When you think of the Kiwanis in Vinton, you might think of the park. Or the Easter egg hunt. Or the pancake breakfast. Or you might remember Santa visiting special students in the school district.

West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 23, 2022 4:09 pm

FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 4 : The west entrance at Vinton Public Library will be closed for construction. Please use the north entrance. Thank you for your pa