Area Veterans "Flagged" by local Cub Scouts

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2023 10:57 am

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Benton County Board of Supervisors move to appoint, then table appointments

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2023 10:39 am

At Tuesday morning's Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Board of Supervisors moved to appoint a new Board of Health. Supervisor Rick Primmer read off the names for the appointments as the following: Lori Mott, Tai Burkhart, Carl Holmes, Jessica Fairbanks, and Mike Barnes.

Vinton Public Library to be closed for Inventory and Thanksgiving

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2023 5:49 pm

The Vinton Public Library has announced that they will be closed for inventory on November 14 & 15.The library will also be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving, but will reopen on Saturday, November 25th from 9 a.

Vinton-Shellsburg Honors Benton County Veterans in Style

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2023 11:45 am

Each Veterans Day, or the day closest to Veterans Day, the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District holds the most amazing event. The Veterans Assembly is the highlight of the year for many reasons.

Thank you to our Benton County Veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2023 10:56 am

Every year I try to come up with some way to thank our Veterans enough for all of their service, and as usual, there really are no words to say enough thank yous.

Holiday Parade November 16, 6:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2023 9:07 am

The Annual Holiday Parade will be held on November 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m.This year there will be a $100 prize awarded to the best lighted display. That prize will be given to the charity of the winner's choice.

Salvation Army - Active In Serving Benton County

SALVATION ARMY
November 9, 2023 11:33 pm

Salvation Army - Active In Serving Benton CountyOur local Salvation Army team at times work along side Benton County Social Services, HACAP, Rural Access, Foundation 2, Police, and Sheriffs Dept, and Dispatch to resolve an unfortunate situations, or at least make them better.

The City of Shellsburg announces grand opening of new Smith Street Bridge

CITY OF SHELLSBURG
November 9, 2023 2:38 pm

The City of Shellsburg invites the public to join community leaders for the grand opening of the new Smith Street Bridge. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 30 – November 5, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 8, 2023 3:18 pm

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

News Bits: Thanksgiving Dinner and those Blinking Lights

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2023 3:07 pm

Sometimes I hear news and file it away, forgetting that I should maybe mention it to you, For example...Thanksgiving DinnerUnfortunately, the Baptist Church that has been preparing Thanksgiving Dinner for hundreds of people each year here in Vinton, will NOT be able to do that this year.