Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 2 (Witness and Technology)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2024 11:32 am

Vinton Today - Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 1Vinton Today - Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 1 (Family Testimony)WitnessJayson Wells a native of Center Point was called to testify next.

Chaplain Reeves assists with Disaster in Nebraska

SALVATION ARMY
May 15, 2024 10:21 pm

When you think of our local Salvation Army service unit, you may think about financial assistance, providing meals for the homeless, providing snacks and hydration for first responders at a scene, or the Bell Ringing Campaign around the holidays.

May 20-June 2, 2024 Click It, Don't Risk It

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
May 15, 2024 4:26 pm

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It, Don’t Risk It high-visibility enforcement effort.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 6-12, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 15, 2024 4:22 pm

All 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.

Bacon Buddies Return to Benton County

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2024 2:36 pm

The Benton County Fair will once again host Bacon Buddies ® in the Swine Arena on Friday, June 21 at 3:00 p.m.Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability up to age 23 are paired with one or two youth mentors and a pig.

Proposed Road Construction plans are being made for 2025-2029

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
May 15, 2024 2:32 pm

Draft FY 2025-29 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program presented to the Iowa Transportation Commission Today.-The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission with the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting today.

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 1

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 15, 2024 11:49 am

Day one of the Samantha Bevans trial began with opening arguments from the Assistant Iowa Attorney General, Monty Platz and seated with him was Benton County Assistant Attorney Tim Dille.

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners to be honored today 5/15/24 4:00 pm

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 15, 2024 9:09 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public open-house receptionWednesday, May 15, 2024,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.at Vinton Skate Center*There will be a brief program at 4:30.

CLOSURE OF IOWA 150 WEST OF URBANA BEGINS ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
May 14, 2024 1:23 pm

If you drive on Iowa 150 near Urbana you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.

Samantha Bevans in Court on Charges of 1st Degree Murder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 14, 2024 11:18 am

Samantha Faith Bevans, 34 formerly of Palo, will face a jury trial in Benton County District Court this week. Jury selection was held on Monday, with 110 jurors being summoned.