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Death of 87 year old ruled a suicide
On Saturday December 30th, 2023, at approximately 10:28 p.m. Benton County Sheriff
Deputies, along with the Iowa State Patrol, responded to a call at 2484 63rd Street, Vinton.
Upon their arrival t...
A Society of Women began in 1869 and is still going strong
Submitted by Dana JumperIn the fall of 1869, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, 7 young women banded together to become “sisters”. This society has since been called P.E.O. This philanthro... Vinton Unlimited announces Grand Prize Winner
Vinton Unlimited announced the Grand Prize winner of their Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing. For the 2023 holiday shopping season, the Grand Prize winner is Andrew Noe! The punch card with Andrew’s... Benton County Community Foundation to Award Over $290,000 in Grants
What: The Benton County Community Foundation is holding their 2023 grant awards celebration. Why: The Benton County Community Foundation will be awarding over $290,000 in grants to no...
Shooting Saturday morning results in one fatality and one hospitalized
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at about 10:24 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a 59-year-old female had been shot and was being transported to a local hospi... Vinton Lions Club Year in Review
Lions Club Officers Pictured:Left to Right: Dennis Lauser-DirectorLynn Montgomery-Secretary Teri Wehage-3rd Vice-President Tanner Davis-Vice-President Phil Borleske-Lion TamerCharlie Garwood-Tail Twis... Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products recalled
On Saturday, December 31, 2023, FDA published a Constituent Update entitled Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products rela... Vinton Today - Lite next Week
This is just a reminder that there will NOT be a daily email on Monday or Tuesday of next week due to the New Year's Day holiday.HOWEVER, if something urgent comes up, I'll post it to the Vinton Today...
Angel Tree wrapped up the season bringing gifts to 332 area children
It's another year in the books for the Angel Tree program. The small contingent of elves behind Angel Tree was able to assist our Benton County area children.LaNette Parker has been in charge of makin... Iowa DOT seeks community input on Highway 150 (from Urbana to Oelwein)
An online presentation called "Iowa Super - Vision" about the segment of Highway 150 that runs from Urbana to Oelwein can be seen at the following link: https://www.news.iowadot.gov/newsandinfo/2023/1...