Make sure you are VoterReady for the upcoming City-School Election!

SECRETARY OF STATE
October 27, 2023 10:16 am

The City-School Election is getting closer by the minute and it's time to make a plan to vote if you haven't done so already.  Your local representation matters.

Annual Veteran's Day Assembly November 10

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 27, 2023 6:41 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School’s Student Senate announces its annual community-wide Veterans Day assembly. This assembly will take place November 10th at 9 a.

Shellsburg bridge ribbon cutting November 16

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2023 12:12 pm

The community of Shellsburg is excited to announce a bridge ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Thursday, November 16th at 3:30 pm.   The Sells Street bridge has served the community for 108 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

V-S FFA Celebrates Personal Growth at Pork BBQ Degree Ceremonies

FFA
October 26, 2023 11:15 am

V-S FFA Celebrates Personal Growth at Pork BBQ Degree CeremoniesBy: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Monday, October 16th Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter and guests came together to honor all of the degree recipients, and new Discovery and Greenhand members.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 16-22, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 25, 2023 5:17 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.

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.