V-S holds the top number of essays submitted in Statewide VFW Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2024 8:33 am

Each year, the local VFW Auxiliary Post 8884 enters essays written by area elementary students into a contest sponsored by the VFW organization. The state is divided into a total of 10 VFW districts across the state.

Missing Person

VINTON TODAY
April 2, 2024 3:00 pm

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 18-year-old ZANDER MCCLINTOK. • last seen on March 31st, 2024. • 5’9” 140 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes • last seen near the Cedar Rapids/Marion area.

Benton Development Group Quarterly Update

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
April 2, 2024 2:58 pm

The Benton Development Group’s quarterly meeting was held recently in Van Horne with a representative from the board of supervisors and the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Garrison, Shellsburg, and Urbana.

Bill on emotional support animal housing accommodations heads to governor

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 2, 2024 1:00 pm

BY: ROBIN OPSAHLThe Senate sent legislation to the governor that would require additional documentation and certain restrictions for emotional support animals in Iowa rental properties.

Ash borer found in all Iowa counties but one

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 2, 2024 11:45 am

By Jared StrongEmmet County in far northern Iowa is the lone remaining county in the state with no confirmed presence of a beetle that kills ash trees, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

State Auditor Rob Sand Releases a Report on the City of Atkins

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
April 1, 2024 2:12 pm

Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on the City of Atkins for the year ended June 30, 2022. The City’s receipts and disbursements for the year ended June 30, 2022 totaled $4,127,331 and $4,171,701, respectively.

HACAP serves Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 1, 2024 11:46 am

In 2023, HACAP servied 1,763 people in 912 Benton County household between October 2022 and September of 2023. Low income households received $874,790 in direct assistance and an estimated market value of $540,000 in food assistance.

Benton County SART launches Poster Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 1, 2024 11:45 am

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Sexual Assault Respons Team (SART) is holding a poster contest.The theme for this year is, "Standing up For Friends, Consent, Healthy Relationships, Boundaries.

IDOT Program helps to install Speed Feedback signs around town

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 29, 2024 3:46 pm

It's probably been a couple of weeks ago that an eagle eyed reader spotted the new poles going up around town. Now you can see the new signs that have been installed along Highway 218 and Highway 150 as you enter Vinton.

Easter Services and Activities in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
March 29, 2024 12:25 am

Vinton Area Ministerial Association Holy Week Services will be as follows:The public is invited to brief Holy Week 7:00 a.m. worship services Monday through Thursday, and at 12:00 noon on Good Friday.