Final slate of Primary Candidates for Benton County June Primary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 27, 2024 1:49 pm

The final paperwork has been submitted for the open Benton County offices in 2024. The deadline to file was 5:00 p.m on Friday, March 22, 2024.If you are a registered Democrat or Independent but would like to vote for one of these candidates in the primary, you will need to change parties to Republican in order to vote.

2024 Soil & Water Conservation Poster Contest

IA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE/LAND STEWARDSHIP
March 26, 2024 8:03 pm

  1.   Competition is open to Benton County students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade.  Students should submit their entries to the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District office at 1705 W Dst, Vinton IA.

Benton County accepting applications for Benton Co. Veterans Affairs Commission

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
March 25, 2024 11:48 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department.

Iowa Secretary of Ag Visits area Farm

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 25, 2024 11:03 pm

Everyone has a bucket list of sorts, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is no different. Last week, during the snowstorm, he was able to check one of those items off his list.

V-S parents receive notice of possible threat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 11:03 pm

Parents of middle school students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District received notice that a student had issued a threat on Monday. However, the school reassured parents that the threat had been investigated.

The Nature of things Spring 2024 Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 25, 2024 9:31 pm

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Special Email

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 4:12 pm

I missed a couple of timely items for the Vinton Shellsburg School District so I am sending out this email with a special update as well on action taken by the Benton County Supervisors.

Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 4:12 pm

For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors.

Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2024 5:47 pm

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 24, 2024 2:57 pm

The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local  Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry.