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Van Horne Family Medical Clinic Recognized for Community Service

Cindy Reinberg and Hannah Choplick, Van Horne Family Medical Clinic and Larry Albers, Van Horne Lion Van Horne Family Medical Clinic was honored by Van Horne Lions Club with a Warren Coleman award. The award is given for service to the community. Rita Taylor-Stewart along with her staff were commende...

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter provided Petting Zoo at Party in the Park

FFA members guided horses and walked along kids for safety during the horse rides. By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexDuring the annual Party in the Park, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter provided a petting zoo and pony rides for kids. The petting zoo was on Saturday, June 18th and me...

Injured Eagle found north of Vinton

Pat Jorgensen of the DNR holds a young injured Bald Eagle just north of Vinton Just north of town on the Gary and Jill Marlow property, a young eagle was found unable to fly. The Marlows called Pat Jorgensen of the Department of Natural Resources to come to the property to rescu...

Southern edge of Dysart hit by tornado

A common sight in Dysart on Thursday with several roofs being damaged from the tornado The city of Dysart was spared a massive hit on Wednesday night. Of course, you'd think that if you weren't one of the homes hit by the tornado. At last count, ABC reported that there was a string of 2...

Wednesday Evening storm hits Dysart

Mother Nature needs help in the correct way to park a camper Updated:For a close up action shot of the storm, visit this Facebook page.Another video of the tornado as it was going through Dysart.So far it looks like the south end of town was hit the hardes...

Area Residents honored for Volunteer Service during Governor's Volunteer Program

The Governor's Volunteer Awards program is now in its 37th year. The volunteer recognition program provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor ...

Jeanette Henry named as new VFW Department of Iowa Auxiliary President

Members of VFW Auxiliary  Local, District and Department of Iowa gathered to congratulate Henry Jeanette Henry has served proudly as part of the VFW for many years. She is the President of the Smith-Geater VFW Post #8884 Auxiliary but as of June 6, 2021 she added the Department of Iowa VFW Auxil...

Vinton Lions New Members-Installation Officers FY22

Vinton Lions Club wrapped up their 100 Anniversary Celebration with a lunch and visiting Lions dignitaries at the Vinton Country Club on July 7th. Keynote Speaker, Past International Director Mark Hin...

Vinton Lions Highlights of the Past 100 Years

Highest Lions honor given by organization in State of Iowa presented to: Alan Woodhouse, treasurer Lions Club of Vinton, Iowa, organized July 5, 1921-only four years after first Lions club ever was formed. As such Vinton Lions Club is one of oldest in Iowa-and worldwide!Vinton Lions Charter Night h...

State Catalyst Grants to Benton County Cities Now Total $300,000

Benton Development Group worked with the cities of Atkins and Belle Plaine to submit applications for the most recent round of Catalyst Grants and each community received $100,000 in the most recent a...