4-H Night at the Grandstand June 19th

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 6, 2024 1:13 pm

On June 19th join the local 4-H organization for 4-H Night at the Grandstand! The fun begins at 6:00 p.m.at the Benton County Fairgrounds. We will kic

Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $43,920.76 to Local Organizations

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
June 6, 2024 1:12 pm

 The  Vinton  Community Foundation  is announcing the distribution of $43,920.76  in grants  to  the following  organizations serving  the City of Vinton.

Urlaubs trace Family History back to events surrounding D-Day, June 6, 1944

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 5, 2024 10:48 pm

Recently Mark and LuAnn Urlaub took a trip to honor LuAnn’s uncle, an uncle she never met. "Mark and I wanted to learn more about my Uncle Marvin A. Kraus' service and see the places that Dad spoke of.

Benton County Primary Election Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 4, 2024 10:03 pm

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Benton County Residents voted for their choice of candidates that will be voted on in November's Election. Of the 18,644 registered voters, only 2,439 ballots were cast, or 13.

Benton County Conservation to move Old Creamery Nature Trailhead in Vinton

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 4, 2024 8:49 pm

 In honor of World Bicycle Day, we have some exciting news to share!Benton County Conservation has received a grant through Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation to relocate the Old Creamery Nature Trail Vinton Trailhead! No longer will you have to wait for stalled railcars or dodge traffic on HWY 218! WOOHOO!The Anderson family has donated the land to make this project possible.

Change in policy for Minutes of Benton County Supervisor Meetings

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 4, 2024 8:48 pm

As per the IPIB training received last week, the minutes that will be published in the newspaper, as the "official" newspaper for publication, will NOT include all of the details of a meeting.

Brandon man wins $30,000 in Iowa Lottery's "Pocket Change"

IOWA LOTTERY
June 4, 2024 6:35 pm

Rodney Clark Claims Top Prize In ‘Pocket Change’ Scratch GameA Buchanan County man has won a $30,000 prize.Rodney Clark of Brandon won the fourth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Pocket Change” scratch game.

Benton County's Livestock Skills Teams at Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 3, 2024 4:34 pm

Congratulations to Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams who represented our county well at the Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon! Following are t

VGH CEO, Michele Schoonover, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 1, 2024 9:34 pm

After an illustrious 44-year career dedicated to healthcare excellence, Michele Schoonover, CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, has announced her retirement.

Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
June 1, 2024 4:32 pm

By Jack O'ConnorTwo school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse.