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Craft Squad for Kids!

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - July 1st, 2025 12:11 pm

Hey kids! Level up your crafting skills! Stop by the Vinton Public Library any time between 12-4:00 p.m. and make a craft!Tuesday, July 8th: Perler BeadsTuesday, July 15th: Design Your Own GameTuesday, July 22nd: Foil ArtTuesday, July 29th: Suncatcher

State of Iowa Launches New Behavioral Health and Disability Services Systems

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - July 1st, 2025 11:59 am

Today, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launches its newly designed Behavioral Health and Disability Services Systems. Now Iowans, no matter where in the state they live, can access the same sets of mental health, substance use, problem gambling, and disability support services.Behavioral Health Service SystemBeginning today, Iowans without insurance—or with limited coverage—can access care through the new Behavioral Health Service System.

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Gov. Reynolds issues Executive Order 13 condemning antisemitism

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE - July 1st, 2025 11:47 am

Governor Reynolds signed Executive Order 13 on Friday, June 27, 2025, reiterating Iowa’s longstanding support for Israel and the Jewish community, and condemning any form of threat, harassment, intimidation, hate speech, or other action that endangers the Jewish community or violates state or federal law. “Since the October 7th attacks, we’ve seen an increase in antisemitism across the U.

Round up at your local Fareway to support Variety – the Children’s Charity

FAREWAY STORES - July 1st, 2025 11:45 am

Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the ninth annual Round Up at the register from June 30 – July 19 at all 143 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. Dollars raised through the Round Up will provide mobility equipment to children living with special needs, as well as fund and deliver effective programs and grants to care for children who are underprivileged, at-risk, critically ill, or living with special needs.

Alana Fleming Crowned 2025 Benton County Fair Queen

BENTON COUNTY FAIR - July 1st, 2025 11:34 am

Article Thumbnail. Amanda Schnor Benton County Fair Princess and Alana Fleming, 2025 Benton County Fair Queen

This year the Benton County Fair awarded a new award to the Benton County Fair Queen Candidates. The award is entitiled the "Passion and Purpose Award." This was awarded to the candidate who the judges felt showed the most passion about Benton County. This award was given to Jaydn Weiser a 2025 Center Point-Urbana Graduate. The Miss Congeniality award was chosen by those in the Benton County Fair Queen contest and voted on among her peers.

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Community Quilt Fundraiser at the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - June 30th, 2025 12:39 pm

Our library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitted blocks and we are so pleased with the results. Thank you to volunteers Cheryl and Donna for helping to make our Community Quilt come to life!Bidding is open until July 16th at 6:30 pm.

Hands free law in effect July 1

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - June 29th, 2025 1:05 pm

A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are collaborating to educate the public on Iowa’s new Hands-Free Driving Law. Governor Kim Reynolds signed bill SF 22 into law on April 2, 2025, making Iowa the 31st state in the nation to enact hands-free legislation.

Be Weather Aware

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - June 25th, 2025 4:18 pm

Benton County Emergency Management has released the following weather information packet. Please be aware that if there is severe thunderstorm warnings issued, sirens will sound. If you are outside and hear sirens, seek shelter immediately.

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Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - June 25th, 2025 12:34 pm

Reinbeck Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Time A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that he had met in federal prison was sentenced June 23, 2025, to 20 years in federal prison. Austin David Hansen, age 39, from Reinbeck, Iowa, received the prison term after a December 23, 2024 guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after having previously been convicted of a serious drug felony.

Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion

VINTON TODAY - June 25th, 2025 9:50 am

The Vinton high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our classmates!Questions? Contact Roger Rinderknecht. rogerrin@msn.com.

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