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You can now take the "Deck the House" Tour in Vinton!
Looking for something to do this weekend?! Take a tour of the homes participating in this year's Deck the House Holiday Lights Competition! Voting is being done by a committee and the winners will be ... County Engineer Parizek shares update on Secondary Roads
The Benton County Engineer spoke to the area Kiwanis group about the happenings at the county level in the Secondary Roads Department. Beginning in 1989, Myron Parizek is coming up on his 37th year wi...
Shellsburg Bridge Decorated for Christmas
The Shellsburg Area Community Group has been decorating the City Park gazebo and pavilion for many years. This year they are providing a new addition with lighted figures on the pedestrian bridge, acc... Attorney General Brenna Bird Highlights New Victim’s Assistance Resources
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced two significant upgrades to her Victim Assistance Section: A Sexual Assault Forensic Response Coordinator and a new interface for an up-to-date prosecu...
Thank You for Ringing the Bell- Regardless of the Weather!!
Through the wet and the wind, the snow and the cold, the bell ringing goes on ! We appreciate you, our volunteers.Thank you to all who are donating, whether in the Red Kettle, by check, or by QR Code....
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2" to 4" of Snow Expected this Weekend
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Snow Emergency Declared for Vinton, Sunday morning thru Monday afternoon
Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect from 5 am on Sunday, 12-07-25 thru 4 pm on Monday, 12-08-25.No parking on the streets between those times, even if the plows have cleared the street...
Koop’s Toy Drive Happening now!
🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! ❤️This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is. Every single December, you all show up in a BIG way to hel...
Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in October
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born October 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 ...
Woodhouse recognized as a Difference Maker
The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitm...
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