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Two drivers injured in accident near Brandon
Two people are injured following an early morning crash on Interstate 380 near Brandon.The Iowa State Patrol responded to the call at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Friday, March 4. Justin Nosbisch,...
EF1 Tornado hits Northwest Corner of Vinton
For those of us not on the northwest corner of town, it just seemed like a heavy rainstorm and nothing major. For those north and west of Windsor Manor in the trailer park down to the northern edge of... We're Looking for Campground Hosts
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The Vinton Lions Club honored long-time Lions Club members at the weekly noon meeting. Alan Woodhouse has served for 50 years, Bill Ervin 25 years, and Cal Rickels 15 years. Not pictured was Eri... Benton County Conservation bring Crayfish to V-S 3rd Graders
Benton County Conservation made a trip to Tilford Elementary last week to speak to the 3rd Grade classes. The topic of the visit was crayfish. The students had the opportunity to see crayfish that are... Salvation Army Serves Displaced Residents
The Benton County Salvation Army Extension service had an opportunity to put into practice what they have trained for. The team was able to assist the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corp to feed the r... Benton Community School Student posting results in removal from school property
On February 28th, 2022 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office would investigate a report of a suspicious social media posting. The posting would include a photo of a subject holding a firearm. The photo...
AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed
The local AMVETS presented Care Bears to the local Abbe Center Office in Vinton. The bears are donated to places like the Abbe Center who might need the bears to entertain children who might be waitin... Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended
Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct inves...
Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest
Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.The American Legion George G. Luckey ...