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Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025
Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is ...
Conservation is Essential – For Our Economy, Our Health, and Our Future
By Shelby Williams, Director When budget season rolls around, it’s not uncommon to hear that conservation
will be “getting the axe.” Parks and natural areas are sometimes viewed as extras,
... Evaluating Excellence in Dairy & Foods: V-S FFA competes at State
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday September 5th, 6 FFA members competed in the State Dairy Cattle and Foods Evaluation. State Dairy Cattle is a contest where members evaluate dairy cattle based on p... AG Bird Defends Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Travelers
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts...
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Invites Iowans to Nominate Veteran Heroes
My Veteran Hero program honors veterans with a free hat customized with an embroidered emblem representing each veteran's military branch.The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is proud to unveil its late...
Bloomsbury Farm Celebrates 30 Years
Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a corn maze. Each year, the family chooses a different theme for the design that this year the maze celebrates the farm itself. The m... Vinton Public Library among Grant Recipients
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded several grants to Iowa schools and libraries as part of DGLF grant program. The Vinton Public Library received a $1000 grant for the yout...
Vinton Shellsburg September Newsletter
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2025 Iowa State Fair Results: Creative Arts
The Iowa State Fair released the following results for 2025 Iowa State Fair: Static/Creative Arts/PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Blue Ribbon4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription: 8... CPU FFA at the County Fair
By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler CPU FFA members have the opportunity each summer to participate in both the Benton and Linn county fairs. Members show livestock and help in the FFA learning barn...