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Thank you to all of those who work on behalf of Vinton residents to provide all of our water needs!

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 14-20, 2023All 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 Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.

Well, I don't think the heat had anything to do with it but I'm not not saying that either!With temperatures hovering around 97° the Vinton Fire Department responded to a mower catching on fire on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was on West 13th St. next to Pioneer and west of Kwik Star. It took only minutes to put the fire out, fortunately. There were no injuries.

The unscientific State Fair Straw Poll promotes voter registration and participation Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Raymond Wagner received the most votes in each of their political parties in Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s 2023 State Fair Straw Poll. Throughout the Iowa State Fair, more than 4,700 votes were cast for preferred presidential candidates at the Iowa Secretary of State’s booth.

The Benton County Bruce Boosters represented by Olivia HansonOlivia Hansen of the Benton County Bruce Boosters, won a Red Ribbon for her Special Gift entry of a wooden box and black cloth with 5 pieces of jewelry. Paul Herger of the Jackson Better Farmers won a Blue Ribbon for his entry of his Wave Pot, a blue and white pottery bowl. Jenna Grover won a Blue Ribbon as part of the North Eden Willing Workers for her Stained Glass Jewelry Box with pink decoupage.

After the loss of her son three-year-old Easton, Samantha Lindeman decided that each year, on Easton's birthday, the family would do something to honor him. The family has collected donations and made a delivery to the 11th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Bringing with them all kinds of gifts for the children there.

Farm families honored by the Governor’s Office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources for outstanding environmental leadershipThe Buhr Family Farms of Benton County was a 2023 award recipient at this year's State Fair. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon today recognized 39 Iowa farm families with Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the Iowa State Fair.

Notice of Benton County EMS Levy Public Measure The following countywide public measure will be on the ballot during the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 422D.3(a) notice of the question shall be provided at least 60 days prior to the election. The question will appear on the ballot as follows: “Shall the Benton County Board of Supervisors be authorized to impose an ad valorem property tax for the purposes of creation and maintenance of a stable revenue stream for its essential community EMS services, in the amount of .

Emma Wayson of Mt. Auburn entered in the Junior division was named the Grand Champion Showman at the Governor's Charity Steer Show last Saturday. She showed her steer Junior. Her celebrity was the Iowa Secretary of State Mike Naig. She was sponsored by Benton County Cattlemen and other local supporters.In her entry she said:My name is Emma Wayson from Mount Auburn, Iowa.

"Trump! Thank You!"A Benton County family was able to spot and call out to Former President Trump while at the Iowa State Fair this week.  Standing behind a row of State Troopers, the mother shouted, "Trump! Thank you!" The trooper in front of her quickly said, "You didn't have to say anything!" In the video you can hear the local mom being surprised that President Trump heard her.