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Garrison Election Information
Garrison, like the vast majority of cities in Iowa, uses the Mayor-Council form of government. City elections in Iowa are held in odd numbered years. In Garrison, the term for Mayor is two years. The ...
Belle Plaine man charged with Harassment of County Officials
32-year-old William Robert Atkinson of Belle Plaine faces several charges following threats made toward Benton County courthouse official and law enforcement. He was charged with three counts, f...
Livestock & Meats Mastery: VS FFA Takes on State CDEs
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, August 23rd, eight members participated in State Livestock and Meats Judging Career Development Events. Kirsten Pettit, Jameson Demuth, Cole Birker, and Will Kru... Garbage Pick Up in Vinton Change for Labor Day
Due to the Labor Day holiday….Garbage pickup for Vinton residents whose pick up is scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday…Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday....
No Regular Email Monday – Even the Inbox is Taking a Day Off
Vinton Today will be observing Labor Day this Monday, which means there will be no regularly scheduled outbound email. Even the email server needs a day to kick back and grill a hot dog or two.If some...
Vinton’s New Parks & Recreation Director is a Hometown Kid Who Never Really Left
Thursday night at the City Council meeting, something quietly special happened. The council voted to name Scott Wirth as Vinton’s new Parks and Recreation Director. For most towns, that’s a line i... Area Schools Kick Off New School Year with Patriotism and Excitement
The first day of school is always filled with a unique mix of excitement, jitters, and new beginnings, and Monday was no exception for Benton County students. From Shellsburg Elementary to all of the ... AG Bird Congratulates Deputy Joyce Graduation from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Augustus Joyce on his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) in a ceremony held at Valley Church in West Des Moines on Fr... Roadside Chat - Kids On The Bus - Slow The Car Down, Slow The Car Down
“The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.” As students head back to classrooms across Iowa next week, this song will be on the tip of our tongues. School buses c... Reminder from the City of Vinton: Brush & Compost Hours
The Brush & Compost Yard hours will be strictly followed. Please plan accordingly.August, September, October & NovemberMonday-Friday from 11:00am – 7:00pmSaturday from 10:00am – 7:00...