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Article Thumbnail. Officer Braeden Ellis was sworn in as a new member of the Vinton Police Department

New Officer sworn in at Vinton's City Council Meeting

The Oath of Office was given to Vinton Police Officer Braeden Ellis by Mayor Bud Maynard at the Vinton City Council last Thursday. Ellis comes from Elgin, Iowa and recently graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Police Science at Hawkeye Community College.

Driver with handgun arrested on Hwy 30 Benton Co. Sheriff & Conservation Respond

On 6-29-24, at about 8:23 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an erratic driver driving east on Hwy 30 in Benton County.  Benton County Deputies would soon locate a gray Kia Telluride on Hwy 30 near 31st Ave and conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation.

Laws that take effect on July 1

By Robin OpsahlDozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect Monday, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp products and setting new education policies for public K-12 schools.
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It's time to Party in the Park!

This year as Vinton residents finished their hot dogs at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust the kids were lining up to race down the street in the Kiddie Parade.