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Benton County remains in a burn ban because of the extreme dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the following information concerning the weather. "Very high fire danger is expected today for much of the area with gusty south winds and low humidity. The main concern remains with field fires and spread due to wind, and caution is still advised for anyone using outdoor equipment that could spark a grass or field fire.

Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sacrifice that define our military heroes were honored in a Quilts of Valor ceremony at Riverside Park in Vinton. Doreen Cook made the presentations of each of the quilts for the men.

I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them. The second section lists the judges that are on the ballot. United States Representative District 2 Vote for no more than OneAshley Hinson REP Sarah Corkery DEM Jody Madlom Puffett State Senator District 42 Vote for no more than OneCharlie McClintock REP State Representative District 84 Vote for no more than One Thomas Gerhold REP Ashley Meredith LIBCounty Offices For Supervisors District 1Vote for no more than One Ronald J.

On the Ballot for those in the following Townships:Benton CPUPolk-CPUUrbana-CPU Center Point-Urbana Community School District Public Measure NE YES NO SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED? Shall the Board of Directors of the Center Point-Urbana Community School District in the Counties of Linn and Benton, State of lowa, be

The two most popular candidates on the presidential ballot include of course Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side of the ticket and Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz on the Democratic side. I don't think you probably need any background on those two. or probably this one, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan of the WTP or the We The People party.

There's nothing like stepping into the Voting Booth, looking at your ballot and thinking, "Oh crud! What's this???" This year there will be two Constitutional Amendments on the Iowa 2024 ballot. The first deals with Primary voting requirements for 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the time of the General Election. The wording for that is below:Shall the following amendment to the Constitution be adopted? 1 Summary: Provides for only U.

Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel spoke today at the Lions Club, providing insights into the election process on the first day of absentee ballot voting. During her presentation, Rippel explained the absentee voting process and highlighted the measures in place to ensure that all valid votes are counted, and any invalid votes are excluded. She also discussed how her team in the Auditor's Office prepares before, during, and after the election to safeguard the integrity of the process.

Since 2018, each October Clipper Corner pulls out all the stops to help the Gifts of Hope Foundation with their fundraising efforts. The shop is in its 39th year and is using the fundraiser to lend a hand to those who need a little extra help during a breast cancer diagnosis.Each year Clipper Corner tries to beat the previous year's fundraising. Last year the shop raised $1875 and owner Mary Barkdoll hopes to top that amount this year.

Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is at it again! With the help of so many of our area businesses, you can now see all of the creative Scarecrows around town! To see all of the entries and to vote for your favorite, click on their Facebook page located HERE!You can also make it a fun event for the kids. Print out the ballot below, hop in the car

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Wednesday, October 2nd the State-Qualifying Soils Team competed in the FFA State Soils Evaluation CDE at Ames, Iowa. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter was lucky enough to take a team of four consisting of Ben Buhr, Megan Schlitter, Andrew Pingenot, and Will McKenna. After many hours of preparation, the team finished with a Silver rating overall, improving their placing over the previous year by five spots.