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Gary Arno Lenth

Gary Arno Lenth, 81, of Atkins, Iowa, formerly of St. Olaf, passed away on March 9, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to complications from surgery.

Ella Marie Potter

Ella Marie Potter, 97, of Keystone died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Center in Vinton. Private funeral services will be held at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone with the Rev.

Mary Ann Bissell

Mary Ann Bissell, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Chandler Medical Center in Chandler, Ariz. She was born in Independence, Iowa, on June 17, 1941, to Andrew and Emma (Koranda) Higgins and was the youngest of three children.

V-S School Newsletter

The District April Newsletter was published with incorrect cycle days listed. Please see the attached corrected version. Here Our apologies for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.
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April Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Local Law enforcement as well as the Benton County Supervisors show their support as April is declared "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Benton County To show support of the April Proclamation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Benton County, the following law enforcement officers attended the signing of this proclamation.

Vinton Unlimited in search of Sesquincentennial Logo

Monday will kick off the search for Vinton's 2019 Sesquincentennial logo contest. The contest will be open April 2 and end May 31, 2018. To enter, see the rules and submission requirements below or visithttps://www.
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Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt tradition continues

The decades-old tradition of Vinton Kiwanis members placing Easter Eggs for children to find on the Saturday before Easter continued this weekend, as the club members and many families braved the cold and wind to gather at Kiwanis Park.
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Courthouse security protocols begin

Today marked the beginning of the new Benton County Courthouse security protocols, as all but the west door facing 1st Avenue will be locked from the outside, and all visitors must pass through a metal screening device to enter the building.
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Lost Owner

This little dog was found wondering around the Lutheran Home/VanSteenhuyse Funeral home. There were not tags or collar. If he belongs to you, let us know and we'll put you in touch with the folks that found him! You can email: vintontoday@hotmail.