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Road Construction Schedule in the Atkins Area
The city of Atkins issued the latest updates concerning road construction on in the area of US Highway 30 and 33rd and 32nd Avenues in the Off-Set Right-Turn Lane Project, as well as improvements to t...
HACAP Food Drive Drop-off location - Vinton Public Library
The Vinton Public Library is a drop-off location for the HACAP food drive! Bring in your donations between now and July 12th, and we will deliver the food to a local food bank. Our drop-off box i...
My apologies for the delay in the arrival of this email…
Due to some technical difficulties, we were down for a little while today.There will be no email tomorrow, the Fourth of July.Enjoy this holiday weekend with your family!Here is a limited numbers of s...
Things to do on the 4th of July
If you are looking for some fun things to do on the 4th of July, don't forget to take the kids to enjoy the splash pad at Kiwanis Park, or enjoy some play time at Riverside Park, then swing by BL Ande... FIREWORKS ORDINANCES AND REPORTING VIOLATIONS
Due to changes in state law, there are now permitted times and locations for shooting off fireworks within the city limits of Vinton. Residents will not be in violation of the revised fireworks laws ... Touch a Truck has Tremendous Tuesday Turnout
The Vinton Public Library knocked it out of the park when hosting the "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday morning. Children were able to explore everything from a Camaro to a fire truck.Available to visi... On the Eve of Summer
By Faith Hunt NaturalistStep out at dusk and feel the eve of summer greet you. Feel
the air as a new breeze moves in, making the midday heat
dissipate with ease. Be still. Watch the grass follow s...
Alana Fleming Crowned 2025 Benton County Fair Queen
This year the Benton County Fair awarded a new award to the Benton County Fair Queen Candidates. The award is entitiled the "Passion and Purpose Award." This was awarded to the candidate who the ... Atkins Roundhouse Area Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the
space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.
You’ll notice there's still work to be d... Hands free law in effect July 1
A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are...