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Benton County Extension host Visit with Iowa State Officials & Area Leaders
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach met at the Benton County Access Center in Vinton and hosted President of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen and Vice President of Iowa State Universi... Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 2023
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the De...
4th St. Diner in need of delivery driver
We are so very saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of one of our dear volunteers, Tom Gallagher. Tom delivered meals for the 4th Street Senior Dining Center in Vinton on Wednesdays and Sunda... Iowa Public Information Board to hear complaints from Benton County
The Iowa Public Information Board was contacted by this editor along with six other residents concerning actions taken by the Benton County Board of Supervisors. Generally, I let the public do the off... Vinton Boy Donates to Wesley United Methodist to help the hungry
It all started last year after seeing a post by Wesley United Methodist on Facebook. The church was in need of certain items for the food bank. Waylon Struve a 5 year old, well, he's almost 6 he would... Be part of the Click
This Thanksgiving, the Vinton Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge all individuals, both driver... Area Veterans "Flagged" by local Cub Scouts
There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the... Benton County Board of Supervisors move to appoint, then table appointments
At Tuesday morning's Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Board of Supervisors moved to appoint a new Board of Health. Supervisor Rick Primmer read off the names for the appointments as the following...
Vinton Public Library to be closed for Inventory and Thanksgiving
The Vinton Public Library has announced that they will be closed for inventory on November 14 & 15.The library will also be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving, but will reope...
Vinton-Shellsburg Honors Benton County Veterans in Style
Each Veterans Day, or the day closest to Veterans Day, the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District holds the most amazing event. The Veterans Assembly is the highlight of the year for many reasons...