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Article Thumbnail. Lisa Vogt speaks to firefighters Friday, shortly before the demolition of the Michael & Dowd building.

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 says she and the rest of the Micheal & Dowd family and employees are hoping that by next Friday, the business will have a building space to rent in Vinton, and begin preparing to resume its sales of La-Z-Boy furniture, appliance and floor coverings.

Fischer Law Firm Thanks Community

We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all the fire fighters and law enforcement officers who worked long hours to help save our business in last week's fire.
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Friends of the Shelter to Accept Donations for Vinton Fire Department

By Donita Casey This week has been overwhelming in Vinton. One moment everything was normal, while the next was filled with tragedy and heartbreak. We've been grateful each andevery moment since the fire that our pets are safe, but our hearts break for our community and friends.
Article Thumbnail. Lizzie Noe made cookies to share with a Vinton firefighter and wrote a decorative thank-you note.

Saying thanks to firemen, with notes and cookies

Brynn Staab writes a note to her dad as part of a VSMS project to thank firemen for their many hours of work during the recent downtown fire. Lizzie Noe made cookies to share with a Vinton firefighter and wrote a decorative thank-you note.
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Benton County Title Company Says Thank You

The Benton County Title Company would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Vinton Fire Department, area Fire Departments, Benton County officials and the many volunteers and community members that have aided our business and served our town during this time.
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Benton County Dominates Iowa Pork Congress

Thursday January 25, 2018 fifteen livestock judgers from Benton County participated in the Iowa Pork Congress Youth Judging Contest in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mayor Thanks Area Fire Departments

On behalf of the City of Vinton, I would like to thank you for your assistance with the Fire of February 8th that devastated three, decades-old businesses and affected several others.