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Honor Flight Returns to Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening with grateful Veterans
Two area veterans made the trip to Washington D.C. aboard the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights.Mike Demmel a member of the Army's 101st Airborne Assault Helicopter Brigade serving as a mechanic for the two ... Benton County Sheriff's Office bids farewell to K-9 Officer Vader
Many of us think about the men and women that serve us round the clock with great appreciation. They are there whenever we call. Over the last few years, one of these public servants has been retired... Vinton Fire Department conducts Practice Burn
Last night the Vinton Fire Department held a practice burn at a house located on 3rd St. The property is owned by Al Garwood who obtained the proper permission to have the home burnt down. The l... National Teen Driver Safety Week October 20-26, 2019
This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel. These rules address the greatest dangers for ...
Kelly Steffen Named Iowa’s History Teacher Of The Year
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District congratulates Kelly Steffen as this year’s Iowa History Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Thursday, October 17, 2019, by the Iowa Departmen... Open Burning Days set and Reminder on Garbage Cans
The city council set burning day for the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October 24,25,26. Open burning of leaves and yard debris will be allowed in the city. A second time will be on November ...
City Council: Emergency Services Facility in early planning stages
Back in June of this year, the city council passed and approved a resolution for a request of qualifications for the possible construction of an emergency services facility. The facility would house ...
Vinton Fireman's Breakfast brought a crowd and Smokey the Bear
The Vinton Fire Department held their annual breakfast on Sunday. Beginning at 7:00 a.m. and running until 1:00 p.m.Serving ham, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy PLUS pancakes, it was definitely wor... VFW Auxiliary 8884 welcomes National President at Tilford
The local VFW Auxillary welcomed the VFW Auxiliary National President Peggy Haake from Hawaii to Tilford Elementary. She visited with last year's Memorial Day Essay winners Lauren Redlinger, Addison ... Vinton's Fire Department Entertains, Educates and Excels
As I covered the Vinton Fire Department again today, PHOTOS I really wished that I could be a little kid again and see this through my little kid eyes. All I remember about Fire Prevention week ...