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Schwab, 2nd Place at Regional National Geography Bee, Internationals Bound!
Keegan Schwab, has always had a passion for learning about the world. As a result, he placed second in a regional National Geography Bee, which is an incredible achievement for someone in the 6th grad... Wesley United Methodist Church provides food to area families each month
On the third Saturday, Wesley's Mobile Food Pantry provides food to area families. Last month, approximately 70 area families benefited from the generousity of the organization. The group had help ... Welcome Our New North Unit Park Ranger!
By Austin Wille, North Unit Park RangerHello! My name is Austin Wille, the North Unit Park Ranger for Benton
County Conservation. I will be stationed at Rodger’s Park in Vinton, but
work at all th... 80th Baby Girl saved through Iowa's Safe Haven Act in March
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born March 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent p...
Iowa Nurse Leaders Day on the Hill
More than 240 Iowa Nurse Leaders Gather at the State Capitol for Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership Day on the HillOn Wednesday, March 11, more than 240 nursing leaders and advocates, representi... ECICOG Announces First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program
Editor's Note: For residents of BENTON, IOWA, JONES AND WASHINGTON Counties. ---The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), in partnership with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the East... Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications through April 15
Left to right:Dakoda Sellers – representing Vinton City CouncilKyle Koeppen – representing the Vinton Shellsburg School DistrictKristine Horst – representing Vinton UnlimitedDeb Wilberg – repr... George G Lucky American Legion Post 57 donates to the Iowa Veterans Home
The George G Lucky American Legion Auxiliary Post 57 of Vinton, Iowa recently donated funds in the amount of $11,919.90 to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa for the purchase of three Blanke... Pork in the Pantry By BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
The Benton County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program again this year, helping to fight food insecurity in Benton County. This year, Denise Wiley a Benton County ... Van Horne, Urbana and Atkins Family Medical Clinics closed or closing early
Van Horne & Urbana Family Medical Clinics are closed today due to the weather.Atkins is closing at 4pm....