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Boomfest and Boomtown Events this weekend
Saturday, August 26 will be packed with a ton of fun activities for those who dare to venture out this weekend. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. the Vinton Kiwanis will host their annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. M...
Area Student Assists the local Fire Department
The Vinton Fire Department recognized an area student for helping to make their lives a little easier. In a post on Facebook the department thanked Wes McKenna for his help in designing a revolving to... Pourville adds Mural to the Alleyscape
When Vinton was fortunate enough to add an art studio to its main street, most of us didn't know what a blessing it would be to the community. While art is something that only a few dabble in Dandeena... Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week August 20-26
Thank you to all of those who work on behalf of Vinton residents to provide all of our water needs!{{{SCAN0021-pdf.pdf}}}...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 14-20, 2023
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 14-20, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Def...
It was so hot in Vinton today that...
Well, I don't think the heat had anything to do with it but I'm not not saying that either!With temperatures hovering around 97° the Vinton Fire Department responded to a mower catching on fire on Tu... Secretary of State Shares Results of Iowa State Fair Presidential Straw Poll
The unscientific State Fair Straw Poll promotes voter registration and participation Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Raymond Wagner received the most votes in each of their political parties in Iowa Sec...
State Fair Winners (Part 2)
The Benton County Bruce Boosters represented by Olivia HansonOlivia Hansen of the Benton County Bruce Boosters, won a Red Ribbon for her Special Gift entry of a wooden box and black cloth with 5 piece...
Gifts honor Easton Lindeman's memory at U of I Stead Family Children's Hospital
After the loss of her son three-year-old Easton, Samantha Lindeman decided that each year, on Easton's birthday, the family would do something to honor him. The family has collected donations and made... Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to the Buhr Family Farm
Farm families honored by the Governor’s Office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources for outstanding environmental leadershipThe Buhr Family F...