Great Iowa Treasure Hunt searching for Veterans
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is looking to reunite owners this Veteran’s Day with their lost and forgotten cherished treasurers. “In addition to money, we have an assortment of mementos from safe deposit box contents waiting to be reclaimed,” Fitzgerald said.
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is looking to reunite owners this Veteran’s Day with their lost and forgotten cherished treasurers. “In addition to money, we have an assortment of mementos from safe deposit box contents waiting to be reclaimed,” Fitzgerald said.
Today marks 81st Anniversary of Benton County Sheriff Fry's Death
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the death of Benton County Sheriff Leland Fry. A plaque was added this week to the bust of Sheriff Fry that stands in front of the northeast corner of the courthouse.
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the death of Benton County Sheriff Leland Fry. A plaque was added this week to the bust of Sheriff Fry that stands in front of the northeast corner of the courthouse.
Shellsburg Elementary where I want to go when "I be a kid"
When raising kids, there was one of them that I won't name who constantly said when he was in trouble, "When YOU be a kid, I'm gonna..." Well, when I "be a kid" next time I think I want to go to Shellburg Elementary as long as Principal Ryan Davis is still the principal.
When raising kids, there was one of them that I won't name who constantly said when he was in trouble, "When YOU be a kid, I'm gonna..." Well, when I "be a kid" next time I think I want to go to Shellburg Elementary as long as Principal Ryan Davis is still the principal.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Now Available
LIHEAP is available to eligible Iowans on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups for all qualifying Iowa households start November 1. This year is a recertification year so everyone applying needs to be seen in person.
LIHEAP is available to eligible Iowans on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups for all qualifying Iowa households start November 1. This year is a recertification year so everyone applying needs to be seen in person.
Elizabeth Warren makes Presidential Campaign stop in Vinton
Saturday found a crowd of 150 at the Elizabeth Warren campaign stop at the Vinton Shellsburg High School. Introducing Warren was campaign volunteer Amy Edison of Vinton.
Saturday found a crowd of 150 at the Elizabeth Warren campaign stop at the Vinton Shellsburg High School. Introducing Warren was campaign volunteer Amy Edison of Vinton.
American Legion and Boy Scouts Flag Disposal Ceremony held this week
The local American Legion post prepared flags for disposal with the assistance of the area Boy Scouts from Pack 47 and Troop 47 of the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday evening, October 29.
The local American Legion post prepared flags for disposal with the assistance of the area Boy Scouts from Pack 47 and Troop 47 of the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday evening, October 29.
Halloween found Winter Coats as the best Costume
I think the weatherman said that we hadn't seen snow on Halloween since the 1990's, so I guess we were due. Several children started their night out at the Blessed Hope parking lot where they made the rounds of all the trunks for a treat.
I think the weatherman said that we hadn't seen snow on Halloween since the 1990's, so I guess we were due. Several children started their night out at the Blessed Hope parking lot where they made the rounds of all the trunks for a treat.
Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Applications Now Accepted
Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant. This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton.
Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant. This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton.
Don't Toss the Halloween Costumes, Share them, next year!
Vinton Parks and Recreation will be helping to recycle your kid's Halloween costumes! VPRD is collecting gently used Halloween costumes. Drop off locations are the VPRD Rec Center (701 A Street E, Vinton) or Monkeythis (305 1st Ave.
Vinton Parks and Recreation will be helping to recycle your kid's Halloween costumes! VPRD is collecting gently used Halloween costumes. Drop off locations are the VPRD Rec Center (701 A Street E, Vinton) or Monkeythis (305 1st Ave.