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Urbana Christian Church Live Nativity December 16

In Iowa it has become cliche to say “If you build it they will come”, but that is exactly what the Urbana Christian Church is hoping will occur on December 16. On the 16th the Church will be hosting a live nativity at their location at 108 E Jefferson Ave  in Urbana.“We as a church are continually looking for a way to engage with the community,” Pam Gibbs the minister replied.

Schedule of area Christmas Services

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 1206 C Avenue in Vinton, Iowa Bethlehem Lutheran Church will have a special Christmas Program during the worship service on Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m.There will be a Christmas Eve Holy Communion Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 24th at 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.The public is invited to attend. First Christian Church - 1209 W 13th St, Vinton, IA 52349   On Sunday, December 17, 10:15 am join us in the presentation of the Children's Christmas Program entitled, "The Smallest Christmas Star.
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It's time to "Deck the Halls" for the 5th Annual Contest

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Get into the holiday spirit! Compete for citywide bragging rights as the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is conducting its 5th Annual "Deck the House" contest. Register your home or business now! Eligible houses and businesses must be within City limits.An address form and map with all registered addresses will be posted at www.vprdzone.com, Vinton Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page, and at the Vinton Rec Center on Friday, December 8.

Benton County Angel Tree Tags are Available for Pickup

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Happy December! It's hard to believe yet exciting that Christmas is so close already!Here at the Benton County Angel Tree we have been busy getting kiddos signed up, and the tags have been distributed for adoption at three local banks: Cedar Valley Bank, Farmers Bank, and US Bank.Please remember that we also accept donations of cash or gift cards! We have receipts available (if you need one for tax purposes) just request them.

Cedar Valley Bank & Trust Giving Tree is ready to bring Christmas Cheer

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Cedar Valley Bank & Trust is ringing in the Christmas season with their Giving Tree. The tree is full of names of those that can use a little bit of help to make the season a little merrier. The community is welcome to stop in and spread a little cheer! Gifts are due back by Friday, December 15, 2023.
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ACT I to present a Double Feature Show December 9th at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Act I of Benton County will be presenting a Christmas Double Feature! "A Very Hairy Christmas" and "The Secret of Santa's Treasure" will be performed by local actors. On December 9th there will be two performances at the Vinton Palace Theatre. The first will be at 10:00 a.m. and the second at 2:00 p.m. The cost per show is $10 at the door. Santa will be present at each performance to visit with the children!A Very Hairy ChristmasWhen Santa’s nephew, Clyde, arrives at the North Pole to learn the family business, it’s one sticky situation after another.

County Engineer shares the many tasks of the Secondary Roads Crews

Article Thumbnail. Myron Parizek speaks to the Vinton Kiwanis about all the work the Secondary Roads perform
Myron Parizek spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis Club this week and addressed the many jobs that are required of the Secondary Roads Crew. Parizek will have been with Benton County 35 years this January. He began his presentation laying out briefly the Benton County lines which extend from Dysart, to a few miles north of Urbana and down as far as Blairstown.

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 9

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Vinton Parks and Rec has coordinated with the North Pole and has arranged a visit with Santa. Bring the kids to the Skate Center in Vinton on Saturday morning December 9th at 9:00 a.m. Santa will arrive at 10:00 a.m. so that the children can talk with him while mom and dad grab a photo. The kids will also receive a present. Tickets are  $5 per person.
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Vinton Public Library to host a Gift Wrapping Party Tuesday. December 5

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Do you need a place to wrap gifts out of sight of the kids or the spouse? Bring your gifts to the Vinton Public Library on Tuesday, December 5th from 6-8:00 p.m.Materials will be provided to wrap your gifts!

Former Atkins City Clerk, Amber Bell faces charges

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The Benton County Attorney's office released the following statement:"On November 21, 2023, criminal charges were filed by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department against Amber D. Bell, the former City Clerk for the City of Atkins Iowa. These charges include: Unlawful Use of a Credit Card, in violation of Iowa Code Section 715A.6(2); Felonious Conduct in Office, in violation of Iowa Code Section 721.
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