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Benton County Veterans invited to Sign up for Thanksgiving Dinner

All Benton County Veterans are invited to contact the Benton County Veterans Affairs office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Dinner. Everything you need for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided and can be picked up the Tuesday before Thanksgiving! The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 7, 2025.
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CPU FFA compete at State Livestock Judging Contest

By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey SeilerRecently, three Center Point-Urbana FFA members competed at the State Livestock Judging contest. This career development event consists of judging and ranking various classes of livestock for their quality.

Iowa Department of Public Safety announces Sex Offender Registry Website Update

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website. The updated site enhances user experience, improves functionality, and continues to provide Iowans with critical tools and resources to access information on registered sex offenders.
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Schools welcome Resource Officers

A new school year, new School Resource Officers! In the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, Officer Kris Stephenson will be joining the district.

Garrison Election Information

Garrison, like the vast majority of cities in Iowa, uses the Mayor-Council form of government. City elections in Iowa are held in odd numbered years. In Garrison, the term for Mayor is two years.
Article Thumbnail. Cole Birker, Jameson Demuth, Will Kruetner, and Kirsten Pettit competed in State Livestock Judging.

Livestock & Meats Mastery: VS FFA Takes on State CDEs

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, August 23rd, eight members participated in State Livestock and Meats Judging Career Development Events. Kirsten Pettit, Jameson Demuth, Cole Birker, and Will Kruetner competed in Livestock Judging where the team earned 35th silver placing.

Garbage Pick Up in Vinton Change for Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday….Garbage pickup for Vinton residents whose pick up is scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday…Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday.
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