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Election information: City Elections Candidates & Public Measures

The 2023 City/School Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Information about voter registration is at the bottom ...

Good Neighbors continue to make Vinton a wonderful place

Left to Right: Ryan Tresnak, Wayne Shannon, Eileen Schmidt, Greg Wardenburg, Patricia Wardenburg, John Kemp, Greg Walston, Phil Borleske. Alice Curtis, Kim Kuch, Mark Droessler, Jeff Sindelar, Dan Roesler Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre recognize Greg and Patricia Wardenburg, Ryan Tresnak, Greg Walston, the Old School Produce Partners Board, and their volunteers as “Good Neighbors”.Vinton U...

High Five Friday with the Vinton Kiwanis

Over 20 members of the Kiwanis Club of Vinton participated in High Five Friday at Tilford Elementary today welcoming students and staff to school....

Extension Fruit Specialist Discusses Iowa Apple Harvest

Drought and heat had an impact on the 2023 Iowa apple cropAs the days shorten and the chill of autumn enters the air, many look to local apple orchards for a classic crisp and sweet Iowa treat. Suzann...

Belle Plaine Volunteers bring VGH Home Health the gift of Quilts

The Belle Plaine Project Group of Benton County Volunteer Center in collaboration with Connie’s Quilters of Brandon finished 67 lap quilts. The quilts will be distributed by Virginia Gay Hospital Ho...

V-S FFA Local Greenhands Get Fired Up

Alana Fleming and Cooper McClintock teach Greenhands about Official FFA Dress By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Tuesday, September 5th, the V-S FFA had their annual Local Greenhand Fire-Up. With anticipation for extending the scope of the chapter, FFA Officers and advisors prepar...

Re-Discovering Iowa’s Fall Treasures

By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike NaigEach season holds its own treasures, waiting to be re-discovered each year.With the official arrival of fall, I am reminded how much I enjoy the season and it...

Pate & Auditor Advisory Group urge Iowans to turn to trusted sources for info

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and his Auditor Advisory Group are once again working together to serve as trusted sources for information leading into the 2023 City-School Election. Together, the e...

Vinton Kiwanis Shares results of 5K Fundraiser with the Community

Vinton Kiwanis present a check to Operation Backpack for $1,250 The Vinton Kiwanis held the annual Boomtown 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Kid run/walk on August 26th. The race collected food donations for the Wesley United Methodist Church's food pantry with the help ...

Benton County Extension Program holds annual Farm Safety Day

Two of the children who attended the Farm Safety Day, in class learning about ATV safety Another successful Farm Saftey Day was held last Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Working with several area organizations, the day brought several workshops for area children to have a littl...