Benton County Makes Settlement Agreement with former Deputy

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 25, 2023 3:37 pm

In a "Settlement Agreement and General Release" obtained from the county, forms signed by the Benton County Supervisors address claims for the following:Failure to hireUnequal PayDenied BenefitsHarassmentRetaliatory Harassment.

STATEMENT FROM THE BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 24, 2023 4:17 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met today and a motion was made and passed directing the Benton County Attorney to release a statement as follows:We wish to clarify previous actions related to the Board of health to clarify that the primary reason for the action was to reverse the 130% increase in the budget implemented by the Benton County Board of Health .

Sylvia Schoonover to celebrate 100th Birthday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 24, 2023 11:09 am

The best part of growing up in Vinton and being in this job is that I get to talk to people that I knew as a child. As I sat to talk with Sylvia Schoonover, I said something like, "I've known you most of my life.

2023 Scarecrow Contest Ballot- DEADLINE Tonight by 7:00 P.M.

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
October 23, 2023 11:33 am

The deadline for voting in the annual Scarecrow contest is TONIGHT by 7:00 p.m You have a few hours to take a trip around town to view the creations by the local businesses.

Benton County Board of Health terminated by Benton County Supervisors: Updated

VINTON TODAY
October 22, 2023 11:36 pm

UPDATED: Over the weekend the final member of the Board of Health has officially received her letter of termination from the board, by the Benton County Supervisors.

An Ideal Collaboration: Providing Welding Internship Experiences

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 22, 2023 8:35 pm

October is National Advanced Manufacturing Month, and in honor of this celebration we’re featuring a recent success story with one of our great manufacturing partners.

Survivors of domestic violence deserve to feel safe at home

SECRETARY OF STATE
October 20, 2023 12:49 pm

Every October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since last October, 10 Iowans have died due to this horrific crime.In 1989, Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Awareness Month.

Another day, another Drama - Yard Signs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 20, 2023 10:36 am

The Vinton City Council held a General Government Committee Meeting on Thursday evening. On the agenda was a lengthy discussion concerning the placement of yard signs in the right of way.

Vinton's changing landscape

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 20, 2023 10:25 am

It has been another productive summer and fall around Vinton!On the west end of town, we've watched a couple of developments happening. The largest and one that impacts a lot of people every day is the paving of West 1st Street.

Vinton PD partners with Pink Heals to raise funds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2023 12:27 pm

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Vinton Police Department is selling pink patches for $5 each to help support Pink Heals of Eastern Iowa. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Pink Heals Eastern Iowa to help with their projects.