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All Hazards Evacuation Planning ... V-S FFA President Will McKenna Attends Washington D.C. Leadership Conference
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaFrom July 8th to 12th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA member Will McKenna traveled to our nation's capital to attend the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), an intensive leader... Notice: Rules/Camping/Rental Policies
NOTICEThe Benton County Conservation Board Approved Rules and Regulations on July 14, 2025. Complete Rules and Regulations can be found on the county's website: https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/con...
World Day Against Trafficking July 30
Human trafficking is a heartbreaking reality, and one that demands our attention every day, not just once a year. On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday July 30, 2025, we reaffi... 10 New Laws that went into effect July 1
By Tom FoleyIowa drivers will be more likely to get pulled over after July 1 if they are behind the wheel with their cellphones in their hands. This new law is one of many passed by the Iowa Legi...
New Law Increasing Penalties for Assaulting Law Officers into Effect July 1
The new Iowa law that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement officers and first responders goes into effect today, July 1, 2025. The law was Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislat...
Iowa DOT Online Auction, through August 3
Don't miss your chance to bid on snowplow trucks, tractors, mowers, skid loaders, welder's plasma cutters, and shop equipment. The Iowa DOT online auction will run through Sunday, August 3. Please&nbs...
Dague recognized for service to the Garrison Community
On Saturday, during the Garrison Fun Day Breakfast sponsored by the Garrison Public Library, Angela Dauge was recognized and presented with a plaque by Mayor Garrett Flickinger for her community se... New tax policy may bring political campaigns to the pulpit, critics say
By Tom FoleyIowa faith leaders expressed mixed reactions to an Internal Revenue Service court filing allowing houses of worship to endorse political candidates while maintaining nonprofit status. Crit...
Vinton Family Medical Clinic Hosts Baskets & Bags Silent Auction
Vinton Family Medical Clinic is pleased to announce its Baskets and Bags Silent Auction, running from July 21 through August 1, with proceeds benefiting the Reach Out and Read program.Reach Out and Re...