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Benton County Conservation Board Approves Rules and Regulations

NOTICE The Benton County Conservation Board Approved Rules and Regulations on February 13, 2023. Complete Rules and Regulations can be found on the county's website: https://www.bentonc...

2023 Most Endangered Property Designation adds Vinton's Seed House

Vinton was home to one of the first canning operations west of the Mississippi River, and it was referred to by residents and regional media as the unofficial Sweet Corn Capital of the U.S. Vinton boa...

Notice: Vinton City Council intends to fill Council Vacancy by Appointment

Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Cou...

LaPorte PD assist in taking down Mexican Man in Drug Trafficking Organization

Mexican Man Involved in Mexico‑Based Drug Trafficking Organization Found Guilty in Federal Court             A Mexican man involved in a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization that...

Community Visioning Program Event - POSTPONED

As per the City Council Meeting on Thursday night, the following event has been postponed. However, if you would like to participate, please feel free to sign up at the link below. ----Vinton is ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Holds a Holiday Lock-In

FFA Members played knockerball in the wrestling room. By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Thursday January 12th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted the annual Holiday Lock-In. Members gathered in the Ag Room in preparation of being “locked-in” ...

Salvation Army of Benton County Serving Benton County Since 2016

If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army, use your phone to take a picture of this QR code The Salvation Army of Benton County received $15,333.61 this past Christmas season from the Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was...

Council to discuss filling vacated council seat and Ambulance services tonight

The Vinton City Council will have a couple of discussions tonight. Prior to the regular council meeting, there will be a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the North Benton Ambulance Services. ...

Wagner recognized as Benton County's Veteran of the Month for February

Even prior to his graduation from North Tama High School, senior Chris Wagner from Traer enlisted in the United States Army thereby keeping the family tradition alive and well. A fourth-generation mil...

Proudly announcing the next Tilford Elementary principal, Andrea Townsley!

After going through a robust interview process, Andrea Townsley will be recommended as the next Tilford Elementary principal. Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Kyle Koeppen stated “Mrs. Townsley brin...