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Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. ...
Notice to the Public
To all interested bidders:
Benton County Conservation now is accepting sealed bid proposals at the Benton County Conservation
Nature Center (5718 20th Ave Dr, Vinton, IA 52349) until 12:00pm, Fri...
Little Girl Giving, then gets to give "the Real Money"
Pictured is not the girl mentioned in the story-this family left before the writer realized they should have captured a photo. However, pictured are two other children who love the tradition of giving... Vinton Police Department Joins iPledge Program Promoting Compliance
The Vinton Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the iPledge Program, an initiative by the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate retailers and enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alter...
Shellsburg couple loses everything in fire
On Friday, Doug and Janet Schwandt suffered the loss of their home at Timber Ridge Trailer court just south of Shellsburg along with all their belongings. The couple could use any help. Janet suf... Santa visits over breakfast with area children
Another year and another round of about 150 children stopped to have breakfast with Santa this year. Vinton Parks and Recreations Department, their elves and Santa Claus himself made a special day of ... Holiday Lights Week #1 Winner
Holiday Lights Punch Card Week #1 winner is Loretta Simnacher! She received $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Thanks for shopping local, Loretta!... Transition Alliance Program prepares students for life after graduation
At Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, a new initiative is paving the way for all students to become future-ready, regardless of their post-high school plans. The district, in partnership wit...
Snow and how to keep Vinton Safe
The Vinton Police Department kindly reminds all residents to move their vehicles off the streets as soon as possible to allow for efficient snow removal. If you are a renter, please get in touch with ...
Arnold Motor Supply collecting toys for area children
Arnold Motor Supply is also collecting cash and/or toy donations to help out this Christmas season. Several families struggle at this time of the year, and this is one way the business can help to len...