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Delayed garbage pick up for those on the Monday schedule

You might want to share this one around Facebook and other social media…From the City of Vinton :Due to forecasted snow & extreme winds, Monday’s residential curbside trash & recycling pickup will be MOVED to Thursday (March 19).

Snow emergency -Update – Snow emergency cancelled!

Update — Snow emergency cancelled!City of Vinton : Snow Emergency in effect 6pm Sunday until 7am on Tuesday. All parked vehicles must be removed from public streets during this time unless announcement is made that the snow emergency no longer exists.

Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck This St. Patrick's Day

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) wants drivers to remember: Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck.St. Patrick’s Day is known for its themed celebrations, but the parades and festivities often lead to higher levels of alcohol consumption.
Article Thumbnail. Gina Edler with Lexa Spiedel, who will run for re-election for Benton County Recorder Photo submitted

Candidate list increases for Benton County Primaries

The list of candidates continu to grow for Benton County. As of Tuesday afternoon, more candidates have turned in their paperwork for the Primary race in June!County Board of SupervisorsTim Bird, (R) Bethany Hantz (R)Tracy Seeman (R)TreasurerMelinda Schoettmer (R)Joy Wieditz (R)RecorderLexa Spiedel (R)County AttorneyRay Lough (R)Those who would like to be on the ballot to fill open seats in November must submit their paperwork between Monday, March 2, 2026, and March 20th at 5:00 p.

Google plans to put data center in Palo

The  Linn County Board of Supervisors announced that Google LLC informed the County that it will pursue annexation of its proposed data center site into the City of Palo.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton Kiwanis feeds the community while rising funds for the benefit of area children

Vinton Kiwanis feed the crowd to support area children

Since 1960, the Vinton Kiwanis Club members have rolled up their sleeves, laced up their most comfortable shoes, tied on their aprons and walked into the kitchen to begin cooking their spring breakfast.
Article Thumbnail. Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition, offered support for attendees at this year's Health Fair

Health Fair brings in more than 500 Visitors

For the last several years, Virginia Gay Hospital has organized an amazing event in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym. The event continues to grow!At these events, you are made aware of all of the services necessary to keep a community safe and functioning.
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