Benton County Veterans Affairs Executive Director Resigns, Seeking Applications

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 13, 2024 4:35 pm

Benton County Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the position of Director.  Current Director, Cara Martin has served just under three years in the county position.

Cookies will help a family fight for someone else

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 12, 2024 9:58 pm

When the community loses a member of its own, and that member is gone way too early, it hits everyone. It doesn't matter if you know the person or not, chances are you know at least one member of the family.

BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
February 12, 2024 8:33 pm

NOTICE BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT 38 Acres more or less All tillable TERMS: CASH All that part of the East one-half of the SE ¼ of Section 22 in Taylor Township lying south of the railroad right-of-way, excepting there from approximately five acres on which the buildings of the care facility are located.

Two injured in Shellsburg fire on Saturday morning

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2024 5:31 pm

 There were two injured in a house fire in Shellsburg early on Saturday morning. The fire was located in the 100 block of Grove Street in Shellsburg.

Opportunity for community input on school facility planning

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 10, 2024 11:05 pm

Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg School District are encouraged to attend events on February 20, March 14Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will have an opportunity to provide input on potential facility projects at two upcoming events on February 20 and March 14.

Belle Plaine Native Chekal Recognized as Senior Sailor of the Year

VINTON TODAY
February 10, 2024 10:11 pm

The Navy Office of Community Outreach announced that Belle Plaine native, Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Chekal, was named the Senior Sailor of the Year aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Faith Independent Baptist Church Welcomes Everyone

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 10, 2024 3:40 pm

The building known as Faith Independent Baptist Church, located at 911 D. Ave. in Vinton, has been holding services since it was built in 1882. Before it was a Baptist church, it was a Free Methodist church and started originally as the Catholic Church.

1st St. West is Close, but no Cigar

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 9, 2024 12:24 am

In a Work Session on Thursday night, the city council heard from Nate Kass who represents the city in construction projects that happen in Vinton. He explained the need for the reconstruction of a portion of 1st St.

Vinton Police Department Deliver AED Units to local Departments

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 8, 2024 11:04 pm

The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted The Iowa Department of Public Health funds to place free Automated External Defibrillators (AED) into every law enforcement vehicle in the State of Iowa.

Creative Kids Child Care to expand into Vinton

VINTON TODAY
February 7, 2024 2:57 pm

The Vinton Kiwanis Club welcomed the new owners of Creative Kids Child Care to their meeting last week to talk about their upcoming expansion. Kelsey Fish began the presentation.