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Article Thumbnail. An artists rendition of the proposed Pocket Park in downtown Vinton

Plans for a "pocket park" in downtown Vinton

The Vinton City Council heard a presentation from a subcommittee of Vinton Unlimited last Thursday night. The group proposed plans to build a "pocket park" in the area where Clingman Pharmacy used to stand at 106 E 4th Street  The four women, Marcy Horst, Emily Henkle, Karilea Reis and Melody Snow, shared a recommendation from the Iowa Economical Development Authority.

High Speed Chase ends in arrest

On the 13th of March, 2024, at approximately 14:32 hours, a Benton County Sheriff's deputy observed a silver Chevy Silverado with no license plates traveling westbound in the 2900 block of 74th St.
Article Thumbnail. Pantry Volunteers: Sara Patterson, Larry Kettler & Roger Beau with Benton County Pork Producers Ryan McClintock & Nichole McKenna

Benton County Pork Producers Supporting Local Food Pantries

Recognizing the critical role that food pantries play in addressing hunger within communities, IPPA is reimbursing county pork producer organizations up to $1,000 for pork products donated to food pantries in their counties.
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Vinton-Shellsburg Conquers FFA Week

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisIn mid-February, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members woke up Sunday morning thrilled for the week ahead of them. FFA Week is a week out of the year that V-S FFA members anticipate.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

$10,000 Grant Will Help the Library better serve with patrons with dementiaThe Vinton Public Library has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

Accident in Shellsburg results in Injury

On 3-13-2024, at about 7:21 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting vehicle accident with injury on Main St in Shellsburg IA.
Article Thumbnail. Mike Barron and Jeff Peterson recognized for their service to the Vinton Lions Club

Vinton Lions Club members honored with years of service awards!

The Vinton Lions Club honored Mike Barron, for his 40 years and Jeff Peterson, 20 years of service. Congratulations!Vinton Lions meets every Wednesday for a noon luncheon meeting at Pizza Ranch hosting a local speaker or program.

No jail time or sex-offender registry for Cedar Rapids doctor

By Clark KauffmanBoard of Medicine imposes no sanctions on Cedar Rapids doctor's licenseAn Iowa physician accused of sexually exploiting a patient has been granted probation and will not be placed on the state’s sex-offender registry.
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Vinton Shellsburg FFA brought in the Gold at Sub-Districts!

Photo Caption: (Top Row Left-Right)- Cooper McClintock, Austin Noe, Ben McGowan, Andrew Allsup, Wes McKenna, Ben Buhr, Leif Allen, Levi Lutz, Andrew Pingenot, Jazmyn Dods, Zane Helter, Brody Waters, Will McKenna (Middle Row) Alexa Henkle, Chloe Sanders, Eleanor Moen, Steven Rogers, Kara Rollinger, Bri Dulin, Kirsten Pettit, Kassidi Brunssen, Zyla Mullinex, Sophia Newton, Ali Lutz, Ciara Dods, Raine Wheeler (Front Row) Callie Nosbisch, Juliana Luis, Alana Fleming, Megan Schlitter, Grayce McClintock, Rachel Rolloinger, Kelcie Appleby, Jackson Hansel, Izzie Birker.