STATE AUDITOR HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS REPORT ON A SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 4, 2024 12:31 pm

State Auditor Rob Sand hEld a news conference today to discuss a report on a special investigation of the University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy Machine Shop.

Big Boy will be making its way through Iowa on the Heartland of America Tour

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2024 9:46 pm

Heartland of America TourBig Boy No. 4014 departed on the "Heartland of America Tour" on Wednesday, August 28 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and travel across nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Koob arrested racking up seven charges

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 3, 2024 6:00 pm

Stephanie Koob of Vinton is under arrest after backing her vehicle into a Cedar Rapids Police car. She then led police on a high-speed chase through Cedar Rapids ending in her arrest.

V-S FFA Embraces the Fair Fever

FFA
September 3, 2024 11:46 am

By: Sophia Newton, Co-ReporterThe Iowa State Fair took place at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from August 8th through the 18th. Throughout this time, FFA members had great experiences at the Iowa State Fair, where they showcased their skills and gained valuable lessons from their contests.

Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
September 3, 2024 11:46 am

Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its kind-in-the-nation, website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find child care availability near their homes, where they attend school or near parents and caretakers work places.

Iowa Office Combats Human Trafficking by participating in multi-state operation

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
September 1, 2024 11:10 pm

On August 22, 2024, the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office to Combat Human Trafficking partnered with law enforcement and service providers from across the United States to conduct a multi-state human trafficking operation.

Benton County Friends of 4-H receive donation from Prairie Creek Sports Club

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2024 11:46 am

For the last few years the Prairie Creek Sports Club, a division of Whitetails Unlimited, has presented a check to the Benton County Friends of 4-H. A check in the amount of $3000 was presented at the Benton County Fair.

Iowans Express Concern Over Distracted Driving

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
August 30, 2024 9:46 am

For the second consecutive year, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and Iowa State Patrol collaborated at the Iowa State Fair to survey attendees on cell phone use while driving.

City Administrator shares a "State of the City" talk with Kiwanis

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

City Administrator, Chris Ward began his presentation to the Vinton Kiwanis Club last week with good news, 1st St. West (the street that runs next to Mickey's Bar and out to the Legion) is officially completed.

Does your bike tire need a little air?

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 29, 2024 11:59 am

Thanks to the support of the Vinton Community Foundation, the library now offers a bike repair station. Located outside of the north entrance, you can now air up your tires and there is even a wrench if you have a loose bolt on your bike.