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Governor: Harvest Proclamation extension, potential fuel issues in Iowa

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels. The Harvest Proclamation is e...

Benton County Republicans hold impromptu gathering of Support

Benton County Republicans held an impromptu meeting at their Victory Office in downtown Vinton on Wednesday evening. A group of about 30 wanted to gather just to cheer on their Benton County Attorney ...

ATV/UTV & Food Truck Ordinances move through consideration, J&R fees discussed

The Vinton City Council met on Thursday evening. Before the regular meeting, the council met in a work session. The topic of the meeting concerned the sanitary sewer system on B Ave. Needed updates ...

Grassley, Reynolds lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll early results

 More than 13,000 students across Iowa made their voices heard by participating in Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Youth Straw Poll today. Students in K-12 schools were invited to vote for ...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 17-23, 2022

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 17-23, 2022All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Def...

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 2022 7:00 PM

CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA  OCTOBER 27, 2022 -- 7:00 PMhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/852936450491-309-205-3325 or 1-312-626-6799Webinar ID: 852 9364 50491. Call to order and roll call2. Pl...

COMMITTEE MEETING-Public Works Activities Thursday, October 27, 2022 6:00 p.m.

COMMITTEE MEETINGPublic Works ActivitiesThursday, October 27, 2022Vinton City Hall – 6:00pmAGENDA1. Discussion of B Avenue sanitary sewer...

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 10/18/22

October 18, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman and Bierschenk present. Primmer called in. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the con...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time specific i...

Proposed Bridge replacement on Hwy 150 over Prairie Creek to be discussed

The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 150 bridge over Prairie Creek, 1.8 miles east of Benton County Road V-71.Construction of th...