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Clipper Corner raises funds to help Gifts of Hope
In October, Clipper Corner held a raffle to raise money for the Gift of Hope program that offers help to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.For the 3rd year, Clipper Corner raffled two groups of g... FOLKMANN 2021 IOWA MISS AG ADVOCACY AMBASSADOR & 2021 MIDWEST COVER MISS US AG
Katelyn Folkmann of Newhall, Iowa was recently awarded the title of 2021 Iowa Miss Agriculture Advocacy Ambassador & 2021 Midwest Cover Miss United States Agriculture. At the Midwest Regional Miss Uni... 3 Year Old Vinton boy needs Kidney Donation
Ryker Bailey of Vinton was born with just one kidney. The little 3-year-old, his mom said is fun-loving and outgoing in spite of all he's been through. In his 3 years he's gone through 30 surger... First Baptist Church serves Thanksgiving Dinner to 300
Vinton's First Baptist Church provided Vinton residents with a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Each year the church prepares meals for the residents to enjoy. This year, however, because of COVID, the ... Vinton Unlimited introduces New Director
If ever there was a person born to be doing a job it would be Melody Snow. She was chosen to fill the position of Vinton Unlimited Director, beginning on Wednesday this week. Melissa Schwan had previo... The Benton County Salvation Army needs you!
Take a turn at ringing the bell this year!The Benton County Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell ringing campaign will kick off on Friday, November 20th this year. We will have opportunities for ringing the... Easton Lindeman gets a visit from the Pink Fire Truck
This past February, Easton Lindeman then age 2, son of Corey and Samantha was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that affects his adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow.... COVID Numbers in Benton County 11/24/20
Remember if you have had the virus, consider donating plasma to help someone who might be ill, you could save up to four lives! Click for information on how to do that.Benton County has had a total of...
Vinton Fire Department Thanks Community
As we near Thanksgiving and a time to reflect on the blessings we all enjoy in our lives (and despite 2020, most of us have far more to be thankful for than we may admit at first), VFD wants to offer ... Kersten Light Display to continue, but in need of Electrical Expertise
Thanksgiving night you will again, for the 55th year, be able to enjoy the Kersten Christmas light display. The lights will be on Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on the weekends you can see t...