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Kenney Retires from Vinton Fire Department

“Being of service to others is what brings true happiness.” — Marie OsmondThe box office was filled with cries of "Are you not entertained?!" as Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix took moviegoers back to ancient Rome in "Gladiator", Barry Bonds made history as the first MLB player to hit a home run into San Francisco Bay (granted with some "help"), and GPS was released to public use after creation by the US military.
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VS FFA Members Shine at IAT Leadership Conferences

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  On November 9th and December 7th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter got to send   kids to the Ignite, Amplify, and Transform Leadership Conferences and Teach Ag and State Officer Candidate Workshops at the FFA Enrichment Center.
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WEAR BLUE DAY - JANUARY 11, 2025

 Join us in wearing blue on January 11, 2025, for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. As blue represents the international fight against trafficking, your participation helps spark vital conversations about this crime in Iowa.

Atty. Gen. & Dept. of Public Safety Warn Public of Rise in Grandparent Scams

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent scams.” Several Iowa communities throughout the state have recently reported efforts by criminal groups to swindle predominately older Iowans.
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New Benton County Leadership Sworn in

Thursday, January 2, 2025 was the first official day of the new term of Benton County's elected officials. Judge Christopher Bruns swore in the local elected officials including Sheriff Dave Upah, Auditor Hayley Rippel, County Supervisors Ronald Tippett, Bruce Volz and Tracy Seeman.

IOWA: No. 23 U-Haul Growth State

Migration Trends: Where People Moved in 2024Iowa is the No. 23 growth state of 2024, according to U-Haul ® Growth Index data analyzing one-way customer transactions during the past year.

Take Action This January: People Are Not For Sale

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - a time to recognize that every person deserves freedom and dignity. Through our Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) program, we empower community members to recognize warning signs and safely support trafficking survivors.
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