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Santa Paws - Paused until Sunday
The meet up at Better Together with Santa has been put on a "paws" due to weather conditions. Santa will be at Better Together on Sunday, December 15 from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 211 West 4th St. ... Iowa AG pushes for constitutional amendment on child testimony
By Clark KauffmanIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling for a constitutional amendment to ensure that child victims of crime do not have to testify inside a courtroom alongside their alleged abu...
Beware of incoming winter weather
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Jeffrey Dively found Guilty in 14 charges against him
The second member of a Shellsburg couple was found guilty in the Benton County Courtroom this week following a week-long jury trial. Jeffrey and Stacy Diveley of Shellsburg faced numerous charges betw... Salvation Army in need of bell ringers
Santa and his elves have been raising funds by taking a turn ringing the bell for the Red Kettle campaign. I have it on good authority that more elves are needed in the next couple of weeks! Here are ... Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protection for Monarch Butterfly; Urges Increased Public Engagement to Help Save the SpeciesThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing pr... Vinton Fire Department Celebrates the Dedication of our Volunteer Department
"Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other." Davi... Do you have a puzzling problem?
Have you ever run out of good puzzles? Tired of recreating the same old puzzles year after year? The Vinton Public Library will be holding a Puzzle Swap from January 10-22nd. Adults can bring a puzzle... S&J Sanitation Calendar released for 2025
Attached you will see the calendar for garbage pickup in Vinton for 2025.... 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. ...