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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - April 29th, 2024 1:47 pm

UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to th...
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - April 29th, 2024 12:00 pm

As temperatures rise, rural roadways will soon see an increase in farm equipmentPlanting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing th...
VINTON TODAY - April 29th, 2024 11:54 am

In a conversation with Kevin Kirchner, the General Manager of the Light Plant he explained that the power outage in Vinton on Sunday was due to a lightning strike. Lightning struck in the area of Cele...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - April 29th, 2024 11:40 am

An Operation Quick Find has been issued for Alison Kay Harris. Harris is 16 years old and last seen on April 25. She is a white female 5'1" and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has blonde hair and...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - April 29th, 2024 10:31 am

Amy Buckley of the Riverview Center, met with the Benton County Supervisors as part of an effort to bring awareness to April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Riverview Center a nonprofit agency ...
BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH - April 28th, 2024 1:48 pm

Each year, Blessed Hope Community Church holds a Faith in Action in town mission trip. The church is making plans now for their 2024 trip. Labor Projects are needed, nominate someone today! Could...
VINTON TODAY - April 26th, 2024 11:04 am

Was residing in a state residential facility and used an employee’sphone to view and download child pornography A man who received child pornography over the internet while in a residential facilit...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - April 26th, 2024 12:05 am

The City Council met on Thursday, night. Following a call to order, roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the agenda, consent agenda were approved. The following was also approved were the council w...
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - April 25th, 2024 12:31 pm

VGH is aware of notices being sent from Molina Healthcare to patients that their PCP is being changed. Please note the letter is an error! No PCP changes are occurring. VGH is working with Molina to r...
VINTON TODAY - April 25th, 2024 12:10 pm

On Sunday, April 21, St. Mark Lutheran Church welcomed Katelyn Fleming as a communicant member through the Rite of Confirmation. Katelyn is pictured with Pastor Adam Baumann....