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Saturday, August 26 will be packed with a ton of fun activities for those who dare to venture out this weekend. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. the Vinton Kiwanis will host their annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. Meeting on the east side of the courthouse the race will begin. (Note again that the Amazing Race part of the competition has been canceled.)From 9:00 a.

The Vinton Fire Department recognized an area student for helping to make their lives a little easier. In a post on Facebook the department thanked Wes McKenna for his help in designing a revolving tool holder that fits in the side of the fire truck. Here's the story!As school resumes this week we want to extend our deepest appreciation and hearty congratulations to one Vinton-Shellsburg High School student who had a busy summer helping us out on a special project!Wes McKenna (son of current VFD Captain Dan McKenna) has been practicing his welding skills for the last several years and when we purchased our new TNT Rescue Systems, Inc.

When Vinton was fortunate enough to add an art studio to its main street, most of us didn't know what a blessing it would be to the community. While art is something that only a few dabble in Dandeena Schadle has made Pourville Art Studio and Gallery something for everyone. She offers local artists the ability to share their creations with the public in a setting that is fun to explore.

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.