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Deck the House Winners Announced

DECK THE HOUSE WINNERS:1st Place - Frankie Dulin, 502 4th Ave2nd Place - Mary Bell, 303 W 8th St3rd Place - Virginia Root, 403 S Ave SBusiness 1st Place - John’s Tire ServiceWinners of the Deck the House contest were as follows:1st Place: Frankie Dulin, 502 4th Ave.
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Gold Coin Received in Salvation Army's Red Kettle

“Here it is! Here's the gold coin!” That was the statement made by counters Norma Frost and Julie Hansen when the Salvation Army Red Kettle money was counted Monday night, December 14th.
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Two arrested in theft of truck and Trailer

On 12-18-2020, at about 9:07 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle near Keystone IA. The 911 caller reported that he had observed his stolen 2013 Chev 2500 Silverado being driven by unknown persons.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter thanks community for support during annual fruit sale

FFA Fruit Sales

By Co-Reporter, Annabelle NewtonOn Thursday, December 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter prepared their annual fruit sale products for distribution.
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High Speed Chase ends with crash and arrest

At approximately 8:31 PM on December 15, 2020 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office initiated a vehicle pursuit in the 3300 Block of 66th Street, Benton County IA.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton Lions Club presents check to area Boy Scouts Troop 47

Vinton Lions Club Presents check to Boy Scout Troop 47

The Lions Club president Robin Martin presents to the Scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 47 a check for $1851 to cover the costs associated with chartering the troop for the upcoming year.