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It must be spring, the robins are out

At -11° and windchills much lower than that, a flock of robins made a visit to the same area of the county that had photos of the snow rollers. Of course, with the nasty storm that went through the s...

Snow Rollers arrive during Wednesday storm

Reader Deb Christianson shared a photo of these snow rollers that were outside in her yard following the wind gust on Wednesday night. They were located near the Vinton Airport. The second photo ...
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Atty General Brenna Bird’s Victims Protections Bill and Katie’s Law move forward

Two bills proposed by Attorney General Brenna Bird passed out of subcommittee in the Iowa House of Representatives. Katie’s Law Enacted in some form in over 30 states already, th...

Vinton Lions Club one of largest increases in membership in Iowa

Pictured left to right are: President Dan McCann, Sponsor Bret Nelson, New Members Gary Marlow and Louie Naniot and Lions Club Foundation Director Chris Waring, who performed the Installation ceremony...

Life Threatening Cold to Arrive tonight

Dangerous arctic cold will arrive tonight and continue through Friday morning. Wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero can be expected south of I-80. North of I-80 wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero are ex...
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Shellsburg to add Music Garden

The first of the additional instruments for the upcoming Kid's Music Garden has been sponsored. Many thanks to Cranky Hank's Pizza for sponsoring the Single Drum Table. There's room for another single...

Bill would allow state to close Historical Society center in Iowa City

By Robin OpsahlA Senate subcommittee advanced a measure Tuesday to remove the state requirement to maintain a State Historical Society of Iowa research center in Iowa City — a point of litigation as...

Dangerous Cold moving into the area

● Snow showers this afternoon and evening. Strong winds gusting up to 45 mph will result in drifting and blowing snow as well as reduced visibility.---There is a 30-40% chance of snow squalls this a...
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Benton County Community Foundation event Canceled

Due to the weather, tonight's event has been canceled. Stay tuned for more information concerning award recipients. ...

Vinton’s Big Read announces Art Contest Winners

Popular Vote: “Art for the Endangered” by Amanda Stewart The Big Read Community Art Contest concluded on Saturday, with a reception at the Vinton Public Library to announce the winners and congratulate everyone who participated. VGFA received 41 submissions...
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