Benton County accepting applications for Benton Co. Veterans Affairs Commission

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
March 25, 2024 11:48 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department.

Iowa Secretary of Ag Visits area Farm

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 25, 2024 11:03 pm

Everyone has a bucket list of sorts, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is no different. Last week, during the snowstorm, he was able to check one of those items off his list.

V-S parents receive notice of possible threat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 11:03 pm

Parents of middle school students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District received notice that a student had issued a threat on Monday. However, the school reassured parents that the threat had been investigated.

The Nature of things Spring 2024 Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 25, 2024 9:31 pm

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Special Email

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 4:12 pm

I missed a couple of timely items for the Vinton Shellsburg School District so I am sending out this email with a special update as well on action taken by the Benton County Supervisors.

Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 4:12 pm

For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors.

Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2024 5:47 pm

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 24, 2024 2:57 pm

The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local  Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry.

Garrison Cemetery Annual Meeting, April 4

GARRISON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
March 23, 2024 5:22 pm

The Garrison Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Garrison Public Library on April 4 at 2:00 PM.All Shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.

Pinwheels: A Symbol of Prevention

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
March 23, 2024 5:16 pm

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention. Why? Because by its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood.