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March Veteran of the Month, Cindy Briggs
Cindy Briggs always knew she would join the military; a girl wanting to follow in her father’s footsteps. She accomplished that sense of fulfillment and joined the US Navy in 1972. Stationed at Gr... V-S FFA is on to District Contests
By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Monday, February 20th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter sent several contests to the Southwest Sub-District Competitions at AEA 267 in Cedar Falls. They sent members i... If you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse, you may be entitled to assistance
Sometimes you think "I'll be fine, I don't need any help..." and then you might realize that there is a bit of help out there that you didn't know about. If you are a veteran or the widow of a Vetera...
Birker Appointed to Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the individuals who have been appointed to serve on the Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council. The Council exists to support and advise statewi... Mini Golf at the Library?
It's not often that you see golf balls and golf clubs inside the library unless you see kids having fun at the library!The staff at the Vinton Public Library set up a mini golf course for children to ... $1M in Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Two Benton County Communities
Benton Development Group announced that more than $1M in disaster relief grants had been awarded for communities in Benton County. Atkins will receive $620,000, and Belle Plaine has been awarded...
Nominate Conservation Leaders for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Awards
Individuals and families will be recognized at the 2023 Iowa State Fair Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Directo...
Iowa Lottery CEO, former Benton County resident, battling Colon Cancer
Matt Strawn, 49, the CEO of the Iowa Lottery, announced he was diagnosed with colorectal aka colon cancer following a screening in January. Strawn has served as the CEO since 2019 A Benton County... Vinton Man charged with Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse and other charges
Matthew David Milligan, 43 of Vinton was arrested in Independence on Wednesday, February 22. Milligan is facing multiple charges including kidnapping and assault stemming from a domestic situati... 3rd Ward Council Applicants, Deadline 4:00 pm on Friday, February 24
Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Cou...