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Faces of Benton County Nominee: ANGELA DAGUE
MEET ANGELA DAGUE—a Garrison resident working to create nurturing environments for kids through her work as Garrison’s public library director.Angela is the twelfth nomination to the Family Nurtur... iVinton’s First Speed Test a Big Success!
A speed test was the first order of business when Matt Baker, the FARR Technologies staff member who has been working in Vinton since early in the project, connected the iVinton office to the new fibe... Fire Claims life of Fairfax man
On 02-13-2020, at about 10:52 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 7989 Benton Linn Rd, south of Walford in Benton County.The initial report was that of a ...
Senior Coffee canceled today (2/13/20)
The Senior Coffee at the Revolution building is canceled today (Thursday, February 13) due to the expected cold temperatures....
Katelyn Folkmann Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture
Katelyn Folkmann of Newhall, Iowa was recently awarded the title of Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture.Katelyn Folkmann is currently a Junior at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, ... Three Candidates Vie for 2nd Precinct Seat
Following an election with no candidates for the 2nd Precinct, the city has approved a special election which will be held on March 3rd. Three candidates have met the qualifications to be on the ball...
Vinton-Shellsburg Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews
The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. The third candidate, who will interview&nb...
Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee makes grant awards
The Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Hotel Occupancy Tax grant awards. Over $10,000 was provided to fund 11 different upcoming projects within the City ...
Vinton-Shellsburg Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews
The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education is pleased to announce that they have selected 3 candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. The second candidate, who will interview on Monday, ...
VSCSD’s Kelly Steffen among top teachers to be honored at Wednesday luncheon
Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg will help deliver awards Ten of Iowa’s top teachers will be honored during an annual luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Altoona. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov....