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FAREWAY CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSE’S DAY WITH DISCOUNT
Fareway Stores, Inc. will showcase its appreciation of medical professionals with a special offer. In honor of National Nurses Day on Monday, May 6, all medical professionals are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount at the register. “We are proud to celebrate our essential healthcare workers,” said Fareway Chief Retail Officer Mike McCormick.
HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10
HACAP Food Reservoir and Bloomsbury Farm will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature local food bank, HACAP Food Reservoir, in an effort to raise more awareness surrounding food insecurity in our community.This event will also serve as the kick-off to HACAP Food Reservoir's summer food and fund drive called, Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger presented by Frontier Co-op. Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder
In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation's (DCI) Major Crime Unit and the Tama County Sheriff's Office arrested Danker in Cedar Rapids. He was then transported to Tama County where he was charged with first degree murder, a Class A felony. Vinton City Council Appoints Recker to 4th Ward Council Seat
The Vinton City Council heard from two candidates in their search to fill the 4th Ward City Council seat. The appointee would serve through 2025 until the next municipal election.First up was Jr Shemmel. Shemmel along with his wife and son has lived in Vinton since 1998. His wife Deb retired three years ago from Virginia Gay Hospital, and Shemmel retired from the U. Former Benton Community Associate trial set for July
Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate at the middle/high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested and charged with phone dissemination of obscene materials to minors. Following her arrest the school released the following statement: "The Benton Community School District is aware of pending charges involving a former employee. V-S FFA Receives Several Honors at Iowa FFA State Convention!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker From April 14th through April 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter went to the 96th Annual State FFA Leadership Conference. V-S FFA had over 50 members who went to the conference to participate in numerous contests! All of the members worked extremely hard to prepare for the State Convention, by putting in many hours into applications and practices. NOTICE: Roadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024
NOTICEROADSIDE SPRAYINGRoadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024Signs Available for Native & Wildflower PlantsNO OTHER SIGNS WILL BE GIVEN(2024 Program will be spot spraying only)Benton County has a Do Not Spray Sign permitting process that can be found in the IRM portion of the Benton County Website. Residents interested in this program will need to fill out a permit and pay a one-time fee to enroll in the program which includes two signs and posts.
UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13
UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.---Beginning on Wednesday, May 1 until early June, weather permitting, crews will close part of U. Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season
As temperatures rise, rural roadways will soon see an increase in farm equipmentPlanting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing the roadways with farm machinery.Steven Freeman, a professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University, shares his top advice for motorists, along with farm equipment operators. Power outage caused by lightning strike
In a conversation with Kevin Kirchner, the General Manager of the Light Plant he explained that the power outage in Vinton on Sunday was due to a lightning strike. Lightning struck in the area of Celebration Park on 2nd St. Damage was assessed from the ground and crews and equipment were brought to the scene to repair the damage.During outages, calls to the plant cannot be returned nor follow up calls made.