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Tracy Seeman reported in Tuesday's Supervisor meeting that the tower project by Racom is now about 95% complete. Shellsburg, Atkins, Newhall and Mt. Auburn are waiting for the coaxial cord to be run from the tower to the stations for the base radios. The cord finally came in last week, so they are finishing up connecting these. Seeman also reported that there is a lot of waste from the old towers, and it has been cleaned up and the sites appear much cleaner now.

The Vinton Public Library is selling a collection of 25 books by Mark Twain, The Author's National Collection. Go to this link to bid and read details. The auction ends on August 8 at 2:36 p.m. CST. It appears that there is a signature in one of the books. A quick google brought this up concerning the signature. 

The Vinton Class of 1965 held a Class Reunion this year. Meeting on Friday night the group went to Berry's Lanes and on Saturday they enjoyed a meal catered by Smokin' on the Cedar at the George G. Luckey Post in Vinton. The group celebrated their 59th/60th year reunion together. Present were the following classmates.First row: Teddi (Hess) Newton,

Shelby Van Weelden, daughter of Vinton Unlimited's Director, Melody Snow has begun her final training for the race of a lifetime. Shelby is a firefighter in Cedar Rapids and began making plans to ride in the Annual Mongol Derby, in Outer Mongolia. She spoke to the local Kiwanis Club last year about her upcoming trip. She reported a few days ago that she was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and began her training yesterday.

Join area law enforcement on August 6th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Vinton for a night of fun. The Benton County Sheriff's Department will have the 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer available where parents can learn more about drug prevention. Just for fun, a dunk tank will be there where you can test your aim!  Special guests from BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) will also be available.

The State Library of Iowa announced that the Van Horne Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Van Horne Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities.

The Salvation Army would like to say, “Thank you for the Donations!” and Offers School Clothing Vouchers to those in need. Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clothing for use at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402. It has clean, select used clothing.The store is closed on Sundays but is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

 All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions. One Adult Arrests the week of July 22-28, 2024July 23Stormie Raeann Garcia, 28, Vinton, IowaIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury Four Juvenile Referrals for the week of July 22-28, 2024 Five Code Enforcement ViolationsPlacing Debris on Streets x 3Street Storage x 1Tall Grass & Weeds x 1 Three Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of July 22-28, 2024 Thirteen Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of July 22-28, 2024 One Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of July 22-28, 2024 For the Week of July 22-28, 2024, 2024–77 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Rick Lazenby, effective August 9, 2024, after nearly two decades of exemplary service. Rick has been an indispensable member of our Maintenance team since October 25, 2005, contributing significantly to our facility's safety, maintenance excellence, and overall camaraderie.During his tenure, Rick has distinguished himself with his unwavering expertise and commitment, particularly in fire safety and maintenance.

Innovative pilot program demonstrates how government, non-profits and the private sector can partner together to address community challenges like food insecurity while also building Iowa’s economy Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program – Food Bank Pilot. The pilot program, which was authorized during the 2024 legislative session and is an initiative of the state’s Choose Iowa Program, aims to connect Iowa food banks with Choose Iowa members to help alleviate food insecurity within our communities.