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BETSY L. HILMER-WOLF-RUITER

Betsy Hilmer Wolfe Ruiter Betsy L. Hilmer-Wolf-Ruiter, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by caring family and friends after a strong battle with cancer.

VSHS students receive Academic Awards

Vinton-Shellsburg High School students recently received Acadamic Awards for their work last year. Seniors, Juniors and sophomores were recognized for their success in the classroom.

Man injured in Sept. 4 crash dies from injuries

Dennis VanSlyke, 61, of Vinton, died last Thursday, Sept. 21, of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Sept. 4, just west of Vinton. The Benton County Sheriff's Office, along with North Benton Ambulance and the Vinton police and fire departments, responded to a report of an accident on 59th Street, just west of Vinton, where 5th Street becomes 59th at the end of city limits.

Upper Iowa University announces Summer 2017 Dean's List

Upper Iowa University announces the Dean's List for the 2017 Summer Session. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.
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Betterton, patients donate to Kameron Roberts family

The family of Kameron Roberts continues to feel the support of the local community, as Kameron fights cancer. The latest donation came from Betterton Chiropractic and its patients.
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One dead, two injured in semi-garbage truck accident on Highway 150

Witnesses say three men riding in the cab of this garbage truck went to the hospital by ambulance Tuesday morning. One of the three has died. One man died and two others were injured in a Tuesday morning accident involving a garbage truck and semi on Highway 150, at the intersection of 24th Avenue Drive, four miles north of Vinton.