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Area men sought for AHA fund-raising 'Dudoir' calendar

Kendra Spencer, owner of Kendra Lee photography, is inviting area men to participate in a "Dudoir" calendar fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. Seven men have already agreed to be model...

Miller trial under way; jury hears from neighbors who found body

Nearly 11 months after the death of Sabrina Hustad Janish, a panel of seven men and five women heard the first witnesses in the First Degree Murder trial of the man accused of killing her, David Mille...

Benton County Democrats plan candidate meet-and-greet dinner, Sept 20

The Benton County Democrats have opened their election headquarters in an unconventional location at the 3-car garage located at countychair Rosemary Schwartz' shome, 603 W 8th St.,Vinton.Volunteers s...

Sunset celebration

The sun sets Thursday night over Celebration Park in Vinton. The sun sets Thursday night over Celebration Park in Vinton. Thursday evening was another great night for sunset-watchers, and sunset picture takers. The clouds in the western sky helped capture t...

Former prosecutor to speak on marijuana issues Oct. 5, in Van Horne

The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition is sponsoring an educational event on the topic of marijuana, on Oct. 5. The program, entitled Marijuana's Impact on Youth & Popular Culture" ...

Vinton resident Hawk joins Red Cross hurricane relief efforts in Baton Rouge

Bill Hawk was among many Iowans helping Red Cross flood relief efforts in Baton Rouge. Bill Hawk was among many Iowans helping Red Cross flood relief efforts in Baton Rouge. Vinton resident Bill Hawk has spent the last two weeks as a Red Cross volunteer, helping Louisiana residents ...

Minion Party at CP library, Sept. 24

By Rich Hannen At its Sept. 7 meeting the Center Point Friends of the Library worked out details of the Minion Party in the Andersen Public Library community room Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 3. ...

Water quality pasture walk set for Sept. 22

From the Benton County Extension Office Pastures play an important role in improving water quality as well as supporting livestock production. A pasture walk will be held at the Gene Tinker farm...

VS Fine Arts Century Club set annual meeting for Sept. 12

The board of the Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club would like to extend an invitation to current and prospective members of the Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club and to prospective membe...

Hoffman earns Master's Degree in Teaching

Morningside College presented degrees to 165 undergraduate and graduate students in August. Among those was Carrie Hoffmann, of Newhall, who has earned a Master of Arts in Teaching. Morningside ...