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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...
Notice of Benton County EMS Levy Public Measure
Notice of Benton County EMS Levy Public Measure
The following countywide public measure will be on the ballot during
the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Pursuant to Iowa
Code Secti...
Mt. Auburn girl named as Grand Champion Showman
Emma Wayson of Mt. Auburn entered in the Junior division was named the Grand Champion Showman at the Governor's Charity Steer Show last Saturday. She showed her steer Junior. Her celebrity was the Io... Trump! Thank you!
"Trump! Thank You!"A Benton County family was able to spot and call out to Former President Trump while at the Iowa State Fair this week. Standing behind a row of State Troopers, the mother shou... 2023 Iowa State Fair Winners (Part 1)
Iowa State Fair Exhibits & Communications Winners in the Communication entries:Working Exhibits7th Graders Nora and Jenna Grovert of the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club received recognition for th... Electric Pole hit along C Ave.
Vinton's electric crew has been working at the corner of C Ave. and 10th St. to replace a pole that had been hit. The pole was tilted just enough that crews saw a need to reset a new pole in the groun...