Friends of the Vinton Public Library to celebrate National Friends of Libraries

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2024 2:06 pm

The Vinton Public Library will be spending the week of October 20-26, 2024, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.

IDR Announces 2025 Individual Income Tax Brackets and Interest Rates

VINTON TODAY
October 22, 2024 1:15 pm

The Iowa Department of Revenue announces the 2025 tax year individual income tax rate and the 2025 interest rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.

Roadside Chat – Do you even wear your seat belt bro?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
October 22, 2024 1:14 pm

Young adults and teens are the source of all kinds of pop culture trends including memes that seem to take on a life of their own. One such meme that has crawled out of the fitness message boards of the early 2000s to today’s social media feeds features the phrase “Do you even lift, Bro?” The meme is a condescending implication that someone is weak.

Igniting Futures: A Day of Inspiration at the Greenhand Fire Up Conference!

FFA
October 21, 2024 10:39 am

Pictured to the left: Northeast District officers Alana Fleming and Andrew Pingenot pose with Freshman FFA members included Jonah Myer, Gavin Sanders, Cole Birker, Brock Hoppenjan, Aiden Trachta, Jameson Demuth, Nash Davis, Lily Hesson, Alex Hugh, Olivia Port, Abby McKenna, Maddie Bunten, Nora Grovert, Jenna Grovert, Zoey McClintock, and Katelyn Fleming.

Benton County remains in a Burn Ban

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
October 18, 2024 11:43 am

Benton County remains in a burn ban because of the extreme dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the following information concerning the weather.

Honoring Five Veterans: Stories of service, Sacrifice and Dedication

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 9:31 pm

Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sacrifice that define our military heroes were honored in a Quilts of Valor ceremony at Riverside Park in Vinton.

Who are the rest of the people on the ballot...especially the judges?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 5:22 pm

I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them.

Ballot Measures for - CPU and Union Community School District

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 5:21 pm

On the Ballot for those in the following Townships:Benton CPUPolk-CPUUrbana-CPU Center Point-Urbana Community School District Public Measure

Presidential Candidates on the 2024 Ballot

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 4:43 pm

The two most popular candidates on the presidential ballot include of course Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side of the ticket and Kamala D.

Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot for 2024

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 3:07 pm

There's nothing like stepping into the Voting Booth, looking at your ballot and thinking, "Oh crud! What's this???" This year there will be two Constitutional Amendments on the Iowa 2024 ballot.