2023 HousingIowa Awards Recognizes Anderson Creek Estates in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2023 4:40 pm

 The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized outstanding housing initiatives and leaders through the  sixteenth  annual HousingIowa Awards at the 2023 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids.

STATE AUDITOR SAND ALERTS SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF INCREASE IN SCAMS

AUDITOR OF STATE
September 14, 2023 11:45 am

State Auditor Rob Sand today alerted Iowa school districts and government entities to be on the lookout for check scams and fraudulent emails instructing them to redirect payments.

Newhall Election Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 14, 2023 11:45 am

A special election was held this week in Newhall. On the ballot was the following.PUBLIC MEASURE A: Shall the terms of office for the City Council Members of the City of Newhall, Iowa be changed from a term of two (2) years to a term of four (4) years, and the Council members terms be staggered in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code 376.

V-S FFA Members Attend the State Dairy Food and Cattle Judging Contest

FFA
September 14, 2023 10:55 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On September 8th, multiple Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members took part in the State Dairy Food and Cattle judging contests.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
September 13, 2023 4:35 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office.

U.S. News and World Report on National School Rankings for area Districts

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
September 13, 2023 1:03 pm

The U.S. News and World Report has released the National High School Rankings. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the information available for the three high schools that affect Benton County residents, Vinton-Shellsburg,  Center Point-Urbana, and Benton Community.

The cost of housing is going up in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2023 3:50 pm

It's not a surprise to see that the value of homes have risen in the last few years. Nor is it a surprise to see that the demand for homes too have risen.

Two accidents in the area on Labor Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2023 3:47 pm

Labor Day was not a good day for drivers in the area. Starting the day off there was an accident off of the 380 and 330th St. just over the Benton County line into Buchanan County near Brandon.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
September 8, 2023 11:51 am

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #48. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

Grassley Academy Nominations Deadline Approaching

U.S. SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
September 8, 2023 11:51 am

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is accepting applications from Iowa high school students who wish to be nominated and considered for appointments to the U.