By Camryn GrubicIt shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone who knows a thing or two about conservation that Iowa’s waterways and aquatic ecosystems are under threat.

The city of Atkins issued the latest updates concerning road construction on in the area of US Highway 30 and 33rd and 32nd Avenues in the Off-Set Right-Turn Lane Project, as well as improvements to the Benton-Linn Road and Ellis Road.

The Vinton Public Library is a drop-off location for the HACAP food drive! Bring in your donations between now and July 12th, and we will deliver the food to a local food bank.

Due to some technical difficulties, we were down for a little while today.There will be no email tomorrow, the Fourth of July.Enjoy this holiday weekend with your family!Here is a limited numbers of stories - just in case some may have given up on today’s email! These stories are specifically for the Fourth of July holiday.

If you are looking for some fun things to do on the 4th of July, don't forget to take the kids to enjoy the splash pad at Kiwanis Park, or enjoy some play time at Riverside Park, then swing by BL Anderson to check out the new look there! Grab a patriotic book at the library today to enjoy over the weekend!If you prefer a road trip this weekend, here are some activities around the state that you can enjoy over the fourth.

Due to changes in state law, there are now permitted times and locations for shooting off fireworks within the city limits of Vinton. Residents will not be in violation of the revised fireworks laws (Code of Iowa, Sec.

The Vinton Public Library knocked it out of the park when hosting the "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday morning. Children were able to explore everything from a Camaro to a fire truck.

By Faith Hunt NaturalistStep out at dusk and feel the eve of summer greet you. Feel the air as a new breeze moves in, making the midday heat dissipate with ease.

This year the Benton County Fair awarded a new award to the Benton County Fair Queen Candidates. The award is entitiled the "Passion and Purpose Award.

We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.