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Class of 1960 to hold 65th Reunion
The Vinton high school class of 1960 will be having their 65th reunion at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th!Please share with all of our cla...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Compete at State and District Contests
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, June 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter took part in the State Nursery Landscape and Floriculture CDEs and the District Livestock Judging Contest. The stu... Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident
A boat overturned on the Iowa River near Chelsea at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. "Two people were safely recovered with only minor injuries," the Tama County Sheriff's Department reported. A... Benton County Sheriff's Report for the week of June 9-15, 2025
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...
Belle Plaine man killed in Accident in Poweshiek County
A Belle Plaine man was killed in a two car collision last Thursday morning. The crash occurred in n Poweshiek County on Highway V18, north of 460th Avenue.The Iowa State Patrol said that James Ja...
VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER
The City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position with a proactive agency in a growing community.Vinton Police Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend...
Iowa DOT to begin work on Highway 30 near Atkins Turnoff
Highway 30 is expected to have construction on portions of the road in Benton County this week.Construction will be on the turn lane making improvements at the intersections of Highway 30 with 32nd Av...
Benton Community among 33 Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grant Recipients
Pilot program enables students to enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businessesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced 33 schools or school dis...
Secretary Pate Praises New Election Laws Strengthening Iowa’s Election Integrity
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is celebrating the passage and signing of two important election-related bills. Governor Kim Reynolds officially signed Iowa House Files 928 and 954 into law on June ...
Impactful Heat Through Thursday
Impactful heat and humidity will continue through Monday and may persist through Thursday.Periodic rain chances Monday night through Thursday could impact temperature forecasts at times Tuesday throug...