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Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by Appointment

Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by AppointmentThe Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill the 4th Ward Council position, which will be vacant as of May 1, 2024 due to the resignation of the current 4th Ward Councilperson, by appointment.
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Gates submits resignation from 4th Ward Council Seat

The Vinton City Council received a recognition letter from 4th Ward Councilwoman, Bethany Gates. She will be moving away from the area, and her resignation will take effect at the end of April.

Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest

Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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Operation Quick Find

UPDATE:The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reports that missing Rhiannon (Rainy) Walter, age 11, was located in Keystone IA at about 310 PM on 4-11-24.
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During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Iowans Must Stand with Victims

by Rob Sand, Iowa State AuditorLots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or couldn’t happen in a place like Iowa.

Missing Report Canceled

The Missing Person Report issued on 4-2-2024 regarding Zander McClintock has now been canceled.On 4-9-2024, Benton County Deputies located the vehicle of the missing subject approximately 5 miles south of Vinton in Benton County.

House passes bill adding regulations, limits on traffic cameras

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House approved a bill Tuesday to regulate traffic cameras, despite criticisms from some lawmakers who said the bill unfairly limits local control, and others who said the automated traffic enforcement systems should be entirely banned.