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Let’s Re-Tree!
The Benton County Soil & Water Conservation District is once again offering trees and tree seedlings for sale. This might be your opportunity to replace windbreaks or shade trees impac...
State and District Officers visit V-S FFA Chapter
By Josh Wiley, Co-Reporter On Friday, January 22nd, Carson Brincks and Avery Hanaway visited our chapter and led the students through various leadership and knowledge activities. Carson is a state off...
Iowa Snowdrifters Save Lives
Iowa Snowdrifters, a group that operates in Benton, Johnson, and Iowa counties with a few participants from Linn county, is a social group of snowmobilers who enjoy the winter weather. Snowdrifte... Alliant Energy reminds customers to stay safe as winter storm brings bitter cold
Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and safe during the expected below zero temperatures. The company also wants customers to know that they are prepared to keep ...
Students make the day of Vinton Lutheran Home Residents
P.E. teacher, Megan Albertsen accompanied about 20 students to the Vinton Lutheran Home on Tuesday. Making multiple trips with students, Albertsen took the groups on a walk to the snow-filled lawn at ... Benton County among Grant Winners for Historic Preservation
The State Historic Preservation Office, a bureau of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, awarded the grants through its Certified Local Government program for historic preservation, whic...
V-S provides Free Breakfast and Lunch to ALL Students including virtual learners
Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is able to provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students, this includes virtual learners.To qualify for the free meals students must be enrolled in the Vinton-Shellsburg CSD....
TREES FOREVER PROMOTING TREE SEEDLING PROJECTS
Funding available for communities and volunteer groups to plant young treesMARION, IA (January 28, 2021) - Small trees with big futures are available for planting projects across Iowa and in the Quad ...
City to Discuss 4th Ward Vacancy at Thursday's Council Meeting
With the passing of the 4th Ward Councilman, Nathan Hesson, the City Council will discuss the options for filling his seat on the council at this week's City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7:0...
Snow Angels
SNOW ANGELS are not the kind we make by falling on our backs and swinging our legs and arms (although these are the most fun), but the ones that live in your neighborhood and love to blow and blade sn...