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Winter Travel Readiness: Commitment, Resources & Partnerships To Keep You Safe
After a long, warm autumn, it’s rain, snow, wind, and freezing temperatures that are dominating recent weather patterns with a few small events to practice our winter operations and driving skills.As Iowa braces for its first major winter weather event this weekend, our goal at the Iowa Department of Transportation is to keep the roads as clear and drivable as possible for you, and to use our expertise and industry partnerships to provide the information you need to make smarter, safer travel decisions this winter.
Gov. Reynolds appoints State Senator Chris Cournoyer as the 48th Lieutenant Gov.
Governor Reynolds today announced she has appointed Chris Cournoyer as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Cournoyer, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa, was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018. She chaired the inaugural Technology committee, from which position she wrote and managed the legislation that made Iowa the sixth state in the nation to protect consumer data in law. Join Vinton Presbyterian Church for a Free Christmas Dinner
Join Vinton Presbyterian Church for a Free Christmas Dinner!A meal will be served on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..DINE IN or CARRY OUT! There will be no deliveries. The Menu includes:HamMashed Potatoes & GravySweet PotatoesSage DressingGreen Beans – Corn,Assorted SaladsRolls and of course, DESSERTS!If interested, ALL reservations must be made By Friday, Dec. Benton County 40-8 donate to the Vinton-Shellburg Backpack Program
Once again the Veterans group Benton County 40-8 has made a donation of Fareway gift cards to the backpack program. Ten $25 gift cards were presented to Tony IsIas, the Assistant Principal and Student Services Coordinator by Chef De Gar Alan Woodhouse. What is The Forty and Eight?La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses), is an independent, invitation-only, honor society of American veterans and service members; more commonly known as The Forty and Eight. Vinton Family Medical Clinic Closing Saturday, Dec. 14th due to Storm
The Vinton Family Medical Clinic will be closing on Saturday, December 14th due to the expected storm. Santa Paws - Paused until Sunday
The meet up at Better Together with Santa has been put on a "paws" due to weather conditions. Santa will be at Better Together on Sunday, December 15 from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 211 West 4th St. in Vinton. Pictures are $5 for a 4X6 or $15 for a digital copy!Stop in to take your picture with Santa Paws! Iowa AG pushes for constitutional amendment on child testimony
By Clark KauffmanIowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling for a constitutional amendment to ensure that child victims of crime do not have to testify inside a courtroom alongside their alleged abusers.In June, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a man who argued it was unconstitutional for two children to testify against him though a live, closed-circuit video link that allowed the children to sit in a remote location just outside the courtroom.
Beware of incoming winter weather
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Jeffrey Dively found Guilty in 14 charges against him
The second member of a Shellsburg couple was found guilty in the Benton County Courtroom this week following a week-long jury trial. Jeffrey and Stacy Diveley of Shellsburg faced numerous charges between the two of them in the abuse of children. Their first trials or over, with another still on the books. Recap: Stacy DiveleyStacy was found guilty of six charges of child endangerment, four were aggravated misdemeanors, two of the charges included bodily injury, and was a Class D Felony. Salvation Army in need of bell ringers
Santa and his elves have been raising funds by taking a turn ringing the bell for the Red Kettle campaign. I have it on good authority that more elves are needed in the next couple of weeks! Here are the slots that are not filled…if you can lend a hand it would be so appreciated! (And if you are worried about the temperatures you can ring inside!)Call 319-329-7119 to sign up for an hour or two!Ringing ends Dec 24th.