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AG Bird Collaborates with Ring to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today at a press conference a new community initiative in collaboration with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Ring (an Amazon company) to...
When a building permit “isn't worth the paper it's written on”
It began when Marvin and JoAnn Roster decided to build a larger garage at their home on 17th St. They followed all the rules. They drew up the plans and submitted them to the city. The city approved t...
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Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Attend Legislative Symposium
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Wednesday, January 21st, seniors Ben Buhr and Braedon Hepker attended the FFA Legislative Symposium with chaperone Chad Newton. The event gave members a chance to lear... Kiwanis deliver Dictionaries to area 3rd Graders
The Kiwanis Club of Vinton continued its mission of serving the community by delivering dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District. This annual tradition aims to... VS FFA Hosts Spaghetti Dinner
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday, January 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00–8:00 p.m. during the Williamsburg Boys and Girls basketball game. Si...
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Sometimes officers needed for Paw Patrol
No two days look the same in the life of a deputy. Today was a reminder of that reality, and of how quickly situations can turn critical. After a passerby called 911 to report a dog that had fallen th... Benton Community FFA goes to Des Moines
Benton Community FFA members attended the 41st FFA Legislative Symposium at the Iowa State Capitol. Members visited the Secretary of State’s Office, learned about Iowa’s Constitution, and took in ... Benton County Youth & Leaders Participate in Extension & 4-H Voices Day
On January 21, two Benton County 4-H youth, one Extension and Outreach Council member, and one Extension and Outreach staff member participated in Extension and 4-H Voices Day at the Iowa State Capito...
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VU/Our Iowa Magazine/Local Businesses Partner to Bring New Visitors to Town
Together Vinton Unlimited, Our Iowa Magazine, and some local businesses are doing exactly what it set out to do: bring new faces, new energy, and new dollars into Vinton.Every issue, Ou... Former Vintonian Celebrated 110th Birthday making her the oldest Iowan
On January 26, 2026, Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton, celebrated her 110th birthday! It is being reported that she is now the oldest living person in Iowa, making her a supercentenarian, someone who...
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