Government

Miller reminds Iowa veterans of rights to time off on Veterans Day

Veterans must make request for time off one month before the holiday As we prepare to recognize the men and women who have served our country this Veterans Day, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller r...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 19-25, 2022

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. Intrastat...

Secretary Pate encourages states to adopt human trafficking awareness initiative

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate urged states around the country to adopt a program similar to his Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative. He made the remarks during one of the keynote...

Benton Soil and Water Conservation to meet October 19

The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton....

ROADSIDE CHAT - DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT

Sometimes it can be a little confusing. What things are you able to do because you have a right to do them and what activities do you get to do because you earned the privilege to do them?In school, y...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING October 4, 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 it...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Before you finish reading this, 20 people in the United States will be abused by an intimate partner. That is how prevalent domestic violence is in our country. It’s an epidemic, and it’s happenin...

Gov. Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.  The proclamation is effective immediately and conti...

Vinton Fall Cleanup days Saturday-Sunday October 1-2

Vinton residents will be able to dispose of the old items sitting around the house during Vinton's Fall Cleanup Days.From 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Octobers 1-2, Vinton residents are welcome to bri...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 30, 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...