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FFA Leaders Attend District Conference

Vinton-Shellsburg Officers posing after COLT training At the end of June- Each year the north east district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast district. Hawkey...

Naig announces new Dairy Exhibition Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions

 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today provided an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) state response measures, including announcing new testing requirements for dairy catt...

Humiston Wins Congressional Art Competition

I am excited to announce Victoria Humiston as the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition for Iowa's Second Congressional District! Her winning piece, One Acre, was inspired by her uncle'...

Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.DeerDue to a recent statewide effo...

The Benton County Fair isn't only for the kids

Alan Merchant holds a baby pig for Nancy Good to pet while at the Benton County Fair The Benton County Fair was the place to be last week. Kids of all ages, along with their pets, and livestock were on hand to show their animals and compete for the top spot. Also on the grounds w...

Thank you From the Benton County Fair Board

The Benton County Fair board would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Olivia Hanson as the 2024 Benton County Fair Queen, and Grayce McClintock as the 2024 Benton County Fair Princesses.A s...

A request from some of our local veterans

As the 4th of July rolls around, and fireworks are now being sold in town, I've had requests to ask residents to refrain from shooting them off in town. Vinton is home to several veterans who suffer f...

Benton County Treasurer's Office is Hiring

The Benton County Treasurer’s Office is hiring a Motor Vehicles Clerk. This position is responsible for assisting the public by accurately processing motor vehicle transactions as directed by the St...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 10-16, 2024

 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 ...

Iowa County Recorders Association benefits the Pink Tractor Foundation

Each Summer the Iowa County Recorders Association meets for continuing education in one of the State's six Districts, and last week Okoboji was the meeting destination.As elected officials, the Record...