Vinton Police Chief Ted Paxton Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

VINTON TODAY
January 22, 2024 5:40 pm

Vinton Police Chief Ted Paxton has been a fixture in the Vinton area since he was appointed as the Vinton Police Chief in 2014.  Paxton has had a long career in law enforcement.

Searching for K-12 Authors!

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 20, 2024 3:27 pm

Do you know a child that loves to write or draw stories?!The Vinton Public Library is hosting a Kid Author Event. Local children are encouraged to write their own story and have a meet and greet with the public.

VSCSD Staff Update - February V-S Board Recap

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 18, 2024 2:25 pm

Photo DescriptionsBenton County Historical Society Presentation  On behalf of the Benton County Historical Society, Andrew Elwick, presented the school district with four matted maps of the town of Vinton.

HEAT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES AS TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN SINGLE DIGITS

HACAP
January 16, 2024 11:45 am

Individuals meeting at (or below) 200% of the  federal  poverty guidelines  are eligible to apply for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) facilitated through the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.

Trump wins every precinct in Benton County and Iowa in a landslide

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 15, 2024 11:14 pm

Watching the numbers on caucus night wasn't really that surprising. This felt like the first caucus that wasn't a nail-biter when it came to guessing who was going to win.

Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $296,589 to Local Nonprofits

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
January 15, 2024 11:15 am

The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) is announcing the distribution of $296,589 to 30 projects of organizations serving Benton County through its 2023 grant cycle.

Water/Sewer Rates set to Increase

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 14, 2024 12:11 pm

The Vinton City Council has had to make some hard decisions over the last few months. Replacing the sewer plant has been at the top of the discussion as well as upgrades to the water treatment plant as well.

It's safe to assume that everything is closed tonight and tomorrow

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 13, 2024 4:41 pm

It is safe to say, everything will be closing down shortly in Vinton.  In Benton County, the plows will be pulled off the roads for the day.  The 4th St.

Winter has definitely arrived!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 13, 2024 1:12 pm

Vinton residents haven't lost their humor when it comes to this storm! For example, this post was made by Scott Eggnick: "Anyone need some snow? I have a whole truckload.

Monday's Email

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 12, 2024 1:10 pm

Because Monday is a holiday, normally there would be no daily email. However, because it is also caucus day. I will send out an email with that information as well as any pertinent information.