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We're Looking for Campground Hosts

Camp all summer long. Work with a great staff at Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park.Apply Online at bentoncountyia.gov/employment or call 31
Article Thumbnail. Alan Woodhouse recognized for 50 years of service

Vinton Lions Club Honors Years of Service

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

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.
Article Thumbnail. Scott White and Julie Hansen of Vinton and Brian Reeves of Shellsburg, served meals to displaced residents of the Geneva Towers

Salvation Army Serves Displaced Residents

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.
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AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed

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

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.
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West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library

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