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UPDATE ON VINTON DOWNTOWN FIRE
By Captain Eric Dickinson,Vinton Police Department
At 7:13 p.m. on February 8, 2018, a fire was reported in the Michael & Dowd Furniture store at 102 E. 4thStreet.
The fire subsequently spre...
Request for Better Tomorrows Funding
The Better Tomorrows Board announces the availability of the 2018-2019 Request for Proposals (RFP), contingent upon receipt of Early Childhood (TANF) Funding and School-Ready Children Grant Funding.
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Fire Chief: Cause of blaze undetermined
Fire destroyed three businesses but the signs over the doors of Michael & Dowd and the Fischer law office remained, although damaged and ice-covered, Friday morning.
Acrid smoke continued bill... Winter weather warning, again
The National Weather Service has issued another warning for Benton County as well as much of east-central Iowa.
The NWS predicts another 4-8 inches of snow will fall from Thursday afternoon to Frid...
Animal ruling: Family can keep 14 animals, but most to remain in care of shelters
District Court Judge Patrick Grady has issued his ruling in the well-publicized Vinton animal case, ordering most of the more than 700 animals seized from the home of Barbara Galkowski to remain in th...
Vinton Broadband Communications Utility: still making progress
By iVinton Committee
Broadband internet service has become essential for business, education, entertainment, and daily activities. The goal for Vinton is to have a broadband communications utility ... Union continues Speech Tradition: Musical Theatre group to perfom 'Civil War' at All-State
By Tim Mitchell, Union Choir Director
The Union High School Fine Arts Department has again proven that hard work and determination pay off. The musical theatre entry of "Civil War" h... 5 Things You Can Do Now to Reduce Your Flu Risk
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This time of year if you ask any healthcare prov... Union HS Chamber Choir to perform at State Girls Basketball Championships
By Tim Mitchell, Union Choir Director
Over the last 18 years, the Union High School Vocal Department has become a regular participant at, oddly enough, all of the state athletic finals. They are no... Weather advisory: NWS says 3-6 inches of snow possible; VS schools dismiss 3 hours early
Benton County is in the area where the snow is predicted to be among the heaviest from the most recent winter storm to pass through the area. The National Weather Service says three to six inches of s...