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Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion

The Vinton  high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our classmates!Questions? Contact Roger Rinderknecht.
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Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident

A boat overturned on the Iowa River near Chelsea at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.  "Two people were safely recovered with only minor injuries," the Tama County Sheriff's Department reported.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position with a  proactive agency in a growing community.Vinton Police Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)  off.

Iowa DOT to begin work on Highway 30 near Atkins Turnoff

Highway 30 is expected to have construction on portions of the road in Benton County this week.Construction will be on the turn lane making improvements at the intersections of Highway 30 with 32nd Avenue and 33rd Avenue according to the Iowa Department of Transportation will begin The project will help to improve traffic in and out of the city of Atkins.

Benton Community among 33 Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grant Recipients

Pilot program enables students to enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businessesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced 33 schools or school districts have received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools.

Impactful Heat Through Thursday

Impactful heat and humidity will continue through Monday and may persist through Thursday.Periodic rain chances Monday night through Thursday could impact temperature forecasts at times Tuesday through ThursdayThere is a severe weather risk with the storms that develop late Monday afternoon and evening.
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