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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
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
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
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
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...