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John E. Morris
John E. Morris, 89, formerly of Center Point, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center.
He was born Aug. 26, 1928, to Cleveland and Irene Morris. Private service at a later date.
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'Stop the Violence!' VSHS students join 17-minute walk-out
Vinton-Shellsburg High School students Sadie Mauer, Olivia Coder and Mady Rule organized a Vinton-Shellsburg High School 17-minute walk-out as part of the national movement to call for gun control and... 'Stop the Violence!' VSHS students join 17-minute walk-out
By Dean Close, Editor
Vinton-Shellsburg High School students Sadie Mauer, Olivia Coder and Mady Rule organized a Vinton-Shellsburg High School 17-minute walk-out as part of the national movement to...
Meet Whimsical Friends at CP Library Garden Program, Party Welcoming Spring April 16
Go find your party hat"”a garden one"”"˜cause Center Point Friends of the Library is having a garden party on Monday, April 16, at the Library.
The party is to celebrate sp...
Meet Whimsical Friends at CP Library Garden Program, Party Welcoming Spring April 16
Go find your party hat—a garden one—‘cause Center Point Friends of the Library is having a garden party on Monday, April 16, at the Library.
The party is to celebrate spring and grow Frie...
Appeals Court upholds convictions in David Miller case, but orders review of 'habitual offender' sentencing
A Feb. 21 ruling by a three-member Iowa Court of Appeals panel upheld the conviction of David Miller on manslaughter and motor vehicle theft charges. In October of 2016, a Benton County jury convicted... Vinton Police Log, March 5-11
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 5 - 11, 2018
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusat...
GARY ARNO LENTH
Gary Arno Lenth, 81, of Atkins, Iowa, formerly of St. Olaf, passed away on March 9, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to complications from surgery. He was born on Feb. 24, 1937, to Arn... RAYMOND 'RAYMO' E. ROGGENTIENÂ
Raymond "Raymo" E. Roggentien, 58, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Pl...
Annual call for Benton County Fair Queen candidates
The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the Benton County Fair...