News

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The Hairball concert took place in downtown Vinton on Saturday, June 10th.Vinton-Shellsburg FFA was again invited to come out after the concert to recycle the cans that are left in the streets and trash cans as a fundraiser. This great opportunity for the chapter brings in money to put toward chapter activities for all members.

Three young ladies submitted applications to become the next Benton County Fair Queen. Izzie Birker, Harlyn Heishusen and Kait Ballard. As a representative for the Benton County Fair, the queen will assist with various contests and activities during the county fair this week as well as helping with other promotional activities.Following the crowning the new Benton County Fair Queen will compete at Des Moines at the Iowa State Fair Queen contest during the Iowa State Fair.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 12-18, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.

Trash collection is currently facilitated through J and R Sanitation of Garrison, IA. Beginning July 1, 2023, sanitation services will be facilitated through S&J Sanitation. The billing for trash removal is handled through the VMEU Utilities billing.Garbage cans will be collected for J&R June 26,27,28, Place carts out for collection.S & J Sanitation will begin serving Vinton as the contracted hauler for garbage and recycling on July 1, 2023.

The following static exhibitors have a project selected for the Iowa State Fair!Please Note: Exhibitors highlighted in gray have been identified as an alternate in case the state fair selected exhibitor is unable to attend.Congratulations!CORRECTION: Paul Herger, not Hagen3

The following static exhibitors have a project selected for a Benton County Commodity Group Award!Thank you to Benton County Corn Growers Association, Benton County Dairy Producers, Benton County Cattleman and Benton County Pork Producers for sponsoring.Congratulations!CornSponsored by the Benton County Corn Producers AssociationCole Schanbacher -

The Benton County Fair is underway!It takes many, many people to pull off the events at the fair. Several competitions and displays are now being seen in the Open Class Building (off to the left as you enter the fairgrounds) and judges have begun to award ribbons in the entries.See the Fair Book below for the numerous categories and details!Both adults and youth are in competition for the blue ribbon entries.

By Tami Stark It doesn’t seem to matter what circle I’m in or where we go these days, the question of “Is there going to be a Boomtown 2023” is coming up more and more often! As the first day of summer is now just hours away, it’s easy to understand why people are wondering about what has become one of Vinton’s signature events! Help put an end to the rumor mill! Simply, the short answer is YES!! Yes, there will be a Boomtown 2023! Pick up the phone and tell your friends, grab the laptop, and email your family! Everyone grab your calendars and circle Saturday, August 26th! Boomtown is back for its 16th annual Vinton show!! Let’s make 2023 the year to get those ‘Boomtown newbies’ to the show! If you’re anywhere this side of the Mississippi, this is an event that should NOT be missed.

Blessed Hope Community Church held their annual in town mission project, Faith in Action. The church compiles a list of locations in the community that need assistance. Sometimes people are nominated and some ask for help. In total, this year the church was able to serve 23 households. Between 65 and 80 adults helped each day and more than 100 children participated in the various activities.

           By Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker “Although this is my first year doing this contest I learned a lot and am looking forward to preparing for next year,” said Jaice Tuttle. Tuttle who attended the District Ag Mechanics competition on May 3rd at NICC in Calmar. Team 1 consisted of Christopher Fleming, Andrew Brummer, and Dallas Fairbanks who placed fourth as a team.