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Wrecked-In Reunion Tour

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 58% of crash...

Wiretap Lands Vinton man in Federal Prison for nearly four years

             A man who conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids was sentenced today to more than three years in...

Expanding E15 Access Is a Win-Win for Iowa

By Lance Lillibridge Iowa Corn Growers Associations President The recently signed Iowa Biofuels Access bill expands access to E15, a clean-burning, homegrown, more affordable fuel choice. The bi...

Early Voting for the Iowa Primaries began Wednesday, May 18

*Below you will find a link to locate your ballot sample for the Primary Election.  Early Voting began on Wednesday, May 18, and runs through the Monday before the Primary, June 6th. You can vote at ...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 9-15, 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. Intrasta...

Benton County Vendor Publication Report 04/27/2022 - 05/10/2022

Click to view the Vendor Publication Report from 04/27/2022 - 05/10/2022....

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 5/10/22

May 10, 2022The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Seeman, Bierschenk and Primmer present, The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room a...

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD School Board Meeting Agenda May 17 5:30 p.m.

QR Code for Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 5:30 PM Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave. Vinton, IA 52349Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88952655137?pwd=YmF0enNTaFBOMFlmRVk3Yk01Z25GQT09 Meeting ID: 889 5265 513...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING May 17, 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 items...

Registration for the Shellsburg Summer Reading Program kicks off May 16

{{{Summer_Reading_Prog.pdf}}}The Shellsburg Summer Reading Program will begin taking registrations on May 16 and will continue through May 21.This year's program will begin on June 6 and will end on J...