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Benton County Extension host Visit with Iowa State Officials & Area Leaders
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach met at the Benton County Access Center in Vinton and hosted President of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen and Vice President of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Jason Henderson. came to learn about the various opportunities available in Benton County.Greg Walston, the Benton County Director welcomed all of the participants and made introductions. Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 2023
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 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.
4th St. Diner in need of delivery driver
We are so very saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of one of our dear volunteers, Tom Gallagher. Tom delivered meals for the 4th Street Senior Dining Center in Vinton on Wednesdays and Sundays along with wherever was needed. Our thoughts are with Tom’s friends and family during this difficult time.This loss has now left us a bit of a hole in our fleet of delivery driving volunteers. Iowa Public Information Board to hear complaints from Benton County
The Iowa Public Information Board was contacted by this editor along with six other residents concerning actions taken by the Benton County Board of Supervisors. Generally, I let the public do the official complaining and I just write about it. However, in the instance that I submitted a complaint about, I felt that the issue was egregious enough to file my own complaint. Vinton Boy Donates to Wesley United Methodist to help the hungry
It all started last year after seeing a post by Wesley United Methodist on Facebook. The church was in need of certain items for the food bank. Waylon Struve a 5 year old, well, he's almost 6 he would say, decided that he wanted to use his birthday money to buy food to donate to the food bank. Waylon asked his family to bring canned goods to his party and he also used any birthday money he received to go shopping for groceries. Be part of the Click
This Thanksgiving, the Vinton Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge all individuals, both drivers and passengers, to prioritize seat belt safety throughout the holiday weekend. Buckling your seat belt is more than a suggestion — it’s the law. Help us spread the message: Click It or Ticket. Area Veterans "Flagged" by local Cub Scouts
There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the opportunities we have, the traditions that shape our families, the people we interact with and exposure to places around the country. Cub Scout Pack 47 would like our community to join together in remembering the freedoms we have as Americans and how this came to be. Benton County Board of Supervisors move to appoint, then table appointments
At Tuesday morning's Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Board of Supervisors moved to appoint a new Board of Health. Supervisor Rick Primmer read off the names for the appointments as the following: Lori Mott, Tai Burkhart, Carl Holmes, Jessica Fairbanks, and Mike Barnes. Considering that the former Board of Health is still in the appeal process for their unceremoniously firing, it was suggested to the board that they table the appointments.
Vinton Public Library to be closed for Inventory and Thanksgiving
The Vinton Public Library has announced that they will be closed for inventory on November 14 & 15.The library will also be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving, but will reopen on Saturday, November 25th from 9 a.m. until noon.
Vinton-Shellsburg Honors Benton County Veterans in Style
Each Veterans Day, or the day closest to Veterans Day, the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District holds the most amazing event. The Veterans Assembly is the highlight of the year for many reasons. One is of course the chance for all of the children in the district to pause and thank our local veterans. They prepare their songs and a program to honor the veterans.