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Urbana holds Candidate Forum
Urbana held a candidate forum with all of the candidates participating in a Q & A. The candidates include two mayoral candidates and four council candidates (for two open seats). They are as follows.U...
Good Neighbor Award Given to Barkdoll and WUMC Food Pantry
Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre recognize Mary McNeal Barkdoll and Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry and their volunteers as “Good Neighbors”.Vinton Unlimited and the Palace... Two arrests made in the death of toddler
The Vinton Police Department has released the following statement concerning the death of a 20-month-old, on September 22, 2024. It reads as follows."The Vinton Police Department, in cooperation with ... 🚦 Traffic Update from the Vinton Police Department 🚦
Good news, Vinton! Both sets of stoplights at the intersections of 4th Street & A Avenue and 4th Street & 1st Avenue are now fully operational.These intersections are no longer “stop and go...
Benton County Volunteer Center in need of drivers
Please note the Benton County Volunteer Center continues to look for drivers. Drivers prove a ride to medical appointments including dental, mental health, and chiropractic appointments. We also stop ...
Easton Lindeman's Family Continues to uplift other Families
Easton Lindeman was only 3 years old when he lost his fight against High-Risk Neuroblastoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow. While his family ... Diveley Finally Doing the Time
On September 13, 2022, Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey Diveley, 65,and Stacy Diveley, 49, were first arrested on several crimes involving children. Records indicate that he is currently serving a prison s... Daily Email will resume on Tuesday
The daily email will resume its regular delivery on Tuesday, October 14, following the Monday, Columbus Day holiday.Fun fact: when Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492, he wasn’t looking for a new ...
Vinton Firefighters Spend the Week Teaching Safety—and Serving the Community
It’s been a busy and heartwarming week for the members of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. Once again, these 24 dedicated volunteers took time away from their jobs, families, and daily routines... Facing dismissal over Kirk comment, teacher cites GOP posts by superintendent
By Clark KauffmanA high school English teacher from Creston, facing termination for a social-media comment regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, is fighting back, citing a series of pro-Republican po...