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Animal house: Galkowskis, Humane Society reach settlement

The settlement reached this week regarding the animals seized from the Vinton home of Marshall and Barbara Galkowski is "a very good outcome for the animals, the City of Vinton, and the taxpayers," sa...

Cedar Valley Humane Society secures legal custody of all Galkowski animals

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce that it has reached a voluntary legalsettlement and release agreement with Benton County, the City of Vinton, and Barbara & MarshallGalkowski...

V-S Speech Team Goes to State

Congratulations to the Vinton-Shellsburg Speech Team for a great Saturday at State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 10th at Linn-Mar High School. Five groups earned I ratings. Those earning I&apo...

Cedar Valley Humane Society secures legal custody of all Galkowski animals

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce that it has reached a voluntary legal settlement and release agreement with Benton County, the City of Vinton, and Barbara & Marshall Galkows...

V-S Speech Team Goes to State

Congratulations to the Vinton-Shellsburg Speech Team for a great Saturday at State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 10th at Linn-Mar High School. Five groups earned I ratings. Those earning I’s w...

Benton County Nature Center to host Critter Corner: Crayfish

Friday, March 2nd, 10:00 "” 11:00AM, Critter Corner: Crayfish Come meet this Iowan crustacean up close and personal! Get the chance to see andtouch some crayfish, and learn more about these ne...

Benton County Nature Center to host Critter Corner: Crayfish

Friday, March 2nd, 10:00 — 11:00AM, Critter Corner: Crayfish Come meet this Iowan crustacean up close and personal! Get the chance to see and touch some crayfish, and learn more about these neat cr...

Union High School Fine Arts to Present "Grease"ť

A Wop-bama-lu-bop A Wop Bam Boom! Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pus...

Union High School Fine Arts to Present “Grease”

A Wop-bama-lu-bop A Wop Bam Boom!   Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal p...

Michael & Dowd owners hope to have temporary business space next week; hope to rebuild at current site

Lisa Vogt speaks to firefighters Friday, shortly before the demolition of the Michael & Dowd building. Lisa Vogt speaks to firefighters Friday, shortly before the demolition of the Michael & Dowd building. Lisa Vogt says she and the rest of the Micheal & Dowd family and employees are ho...