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The news that a new bike ride is planned for this summer for the same week as the 48th annual RAGBRAI, the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride, has Iowans stunned and confused.
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VINTON – There will be no festive signs at Dollar Jubilee this holiday season.
VINTON – The Zombie Run is this coming Saturday, Oct. 19th out at Rodgers Park near Vinton.
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VINTON – The Vinton First Christian Church hosted its first annual Fall Festival Saturday and members were pleased with the results. Despite a cold wind, many people showed up.
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CEDAR RAPIDS – The Vinton-Shellsburg Marching Regiment scored its 14th consecutive Division I Superior rating at the Iowa State Marching Band Contest Saturday in Kingston Stadium.
VINTON — Vinton city council received an update from committee members for a proposed emergency services facility at last week’s council meeting.
VINTON – The neighborhood iVinton office got an update this week with the installation of its logo on the building front at 412 1st Avenue. The office has been open for a couple of weeks with hours of 8 am-5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8 am-7 pm on Thursday and 8-11 am on S…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF, 325 KB) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers.
Gov. Reynolds Announces Study Findings on the Economic Opportunities of the EdTech Sector in Iowa
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At all times, the Apostle Paul’s advice to us (Romans 11:18) is difficult to follow. There are so many areas in which we may have conflict. For some of us the conflict may be political. For others, it may involve business; for still others, conflicts with employers, employees, customers. Pot…
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The Atkins-Benton-Linn Fire Department visited Atkins Elementary School on Monday to teach fire safety to students in kindergarten through third grades.
CEDAR RAPIDS _ The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will carry 90 veterans from World War I, Korea and Vietnam to the nation’s Capitol on Oct. 15.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251 million (PDF, 120 KB) to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. The funding includes $38.2 million to finance smart grid te…
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VINTON – Audra Piotti graduated from college in 2005 with a degree in applied economics and no desire to do anything with it. Then she learned about AmeriCorps from a friend and it led ultimately to a husband and a life on the prairies of Iowa.
I’m sure many of you have seen the publicity surrounding Private Laurel W. Ebert of Blairstown, IA. Private Ebert was last seen on 26 November 1942 in what is now known as Papua New Guinea. He was on a mission with a small squad of peers, and only a few returned. His parents received a teleg…
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I am yet to crack open a persimmon seed this year, but everyone should hope I don’t find what was there last year.
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VINTON – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, came to Vinton on Friday for a brief stop at La Reyna Mexican Restaurant.
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VINTON – As temperatures finally begin to rise and melt the winter snow, some are beginning to express concern about another flood of the Cedar River.
CEDAR FALLS – Taylor Wheeler thought about new hairstyles on Friday afternoon. She had to since her long blond locks would be cut off the next evening.
VINTON – A nurse who lives in Benton County has been recognized for their contributions to the profession.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– When Tyler Reddick takes the green flag for his first NASCAR Monster Cup race, the experienced eyes of Garrison native Steve Barkdoll wilk talk him around the track from h…
Travel anywhere in Benton County is being discouraged because of the blowing snow and wind chills.
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Int…
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Int…
7/1 4:23:41 p.m. Abandoned Vehicle , Belle Plaine
DISSOLUTION:
Jeff Mangold tried to speak off the cuff. He usually likes to keep speeches informal, loose.
A thought occurred to me a few days ago as I scrambled to look for tickets to tomorrow’s game between Iowa and Iowa State. Outside of the obvious “I’m not paying $200 to attend a game while lo…
Center Point-Urbana 28, Mount Vernon 16
Vinton-Shellsburg High School athletes, parents and friends turned out for the Fall Sports Blowout on Friday. Spectators were treated to an afternoon of getting to know each team, from volleyb…
The long march through the summer sports season has come to a screeching halt. The state baseball tournament finals on Aug. 3 marks the end of a season of rain delays, muggy nights and one par…
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VINTON – Benton County Supervisors took no action Tuesday on in initiating a review of the three decade old land use ordinance.
VINTON — Coots Materials Company employees were recognized at the Iowa Limestone Producer’s Association’s 74th Annual Convention recently held in Iowa City.
Press Release – Ideal Industries, Inc., ABCO Manufacturing, Inc.
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By Faith Ann Brown
Vaping has come of age in the most perfect of social conditions. Smoking cigarettes is falling out of favor socially and even among nicotine users, and is wholly rejected by many young people today. To get their fix they're turning to what is marketed as a cleaner and safer method of ingestion. Enticing flavors, edgy technology and social media are empowering the tobacco industry to ensnare a new generation with nicotine addiction by way of vaping. And it’s working. In 2016, 43.8% of high schoolers in New York state tried vaping, more than double the total two years prior. This trend has Ontario County officials deeply concerned.
We’ve all experienced sticker shock. It’s one thing to gasp over the cost of a new dishwasher, but sticker shock for those who need to purchase medications for a chronic disease such as diabetes is a serious issue.
No hats, scarves, mittens or heavy coats are needed by these holiday carolers.
Dozens of children have shiny new wheels this summer thanks to volunteers in Southern Pennsylvania
Center Grows puts students at the helm of new-age food processing techniques
MONTEZUMA — Authorities have announced Tuesday afternoon that a man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mollie Tibbetts.
