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It's A-Maze-ing to get around town
![Flooded road that runs between Hwy. 218 and the river](https://www.vintontoday.com/images/pics/2a2b8ec6-5374-4d76-b35_c93616.jpg)
Area FFA Members selected to be Grandstand Ushers
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Reminder: Treasurer's Office closed on Thursday, June 27
Reminder: On June 27, 2024, both Motor Vehicle and Driver's License will be closed for training while the staff attends training.
New Faces in Conservation - Integrated Roadside Management
![Brock Leaders](https://www.vintontoday.com/images/pics/leaders_4da8e4.jpg)
Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly
As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) reminds all drivers, No One's a Good DRUNK Driver. In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. July 3 through July 7, law enforcement across the state will be on high alert for signs of drunk driving and taking necessary steps to remove these dangers from the road.
FFA Leaders Attend District Conference
![Vinton-Shellsburg Officers posing after COLT training](https://www.vintontoday.com/images/pics/ffa_1_dad2c7.jpg)
Naig announces new Dairy Exhibition Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today provided an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) state response measures, including announcing new testing requirements for dairy cattle participating in Iowa fairs and exhibitions. He also reiterated his request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for resources for impacted farmers, and extended his appreciation to Iowa farmers for their cooperation with testing and research efforts that are increasing the broader understanding of this virus.
Humiston Wins Congressional Art Competition
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Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons
Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.DeerDue to a recent statewide effort to combine, clarify, and simplify regulations, Iowa’s hunting regulations now clearly state that party hunting is not allowed for nonresidents.
The Benton County Fair isn't only for the kids
![Alan Merchant holds a baby pig for Nancy Good to pet while at the Benton County Fair](https://www.vintontoday.com/images/pics/448889039_100527933493_fd8423.jpg)