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Vinton Public Library Needs Your Opinion

The Vinton Public Library is starting an exciting new season of strategic planning.  Strategic Planning is an essential part of the delivery of library services in our community and is one of the many standards of accreditation required of us through the State Library of Iowa.
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Scam letter making its way through Iowa...BEWARE & SHARE

On May 1 the Webster County Recorder's Office assisted a resident with questions about a confusing letter they received, which was quickly identified as a scam and reported to local law enforcement.
Article Thumbnail. The Merchant family. Back row Allan, Donna and Marc. Front row: Mike, Jim and Scott.

Where there's a will, there's a way

"One thing becomes clearer as one gets older and one's fishing experience increases, and that is the paramount importance of one's fishing companions.
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Midthun receives Quilt of Valor

The Quilt of Valor program is one of those programs that I always look forward to attending. This week, I had the opportunity to meet a new circle of Qult of Valor presenters in the area, out of Garrison.
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Wildcat Bluff Expansion still seeking donations to complete the project

Shelby Williams the Benton County Conservation Director, spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis at their Tuesday meeting. She shared with the group that plans are underway to purchase 180 acres of land next to the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area located 2 miles south of Urbana running along the Cedar River.
Article Thumbnail. Mason Coder with his presentation from the United States Army, testing in the top 5% of applicants he is eligible for any job he wants in the Army

Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors Awarded over $138K in Scholarships

As I watched the families and the members of the Class of 2023, and the generous members of our community come together to honor this Vinton-Shellsburg class, I couldn't help but feel proud of our community.
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Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrating Employee Years of Service!

Celebrating  VGH Employee Years of Service!  Hospital Week is a great time to honor our amazing, compassionate and dedicated staff. In addition, VGH is also celebrating 100 Years in the community.

Governor Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law

 Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:  SF 84: A bill for an act relating to the criminal offenses of sexual exploitation of a minor and stalking committed while utilizing a technological device, the enticement and sexual exploitation of minors and the dissemination of obscene material to minors and the utilization of undercover law enforcement officers or agents posing as minors, and providing penalties.