First Christian Church Center Point Closed Sunday!

VINTON TODAY
August 17, 2023 9:55 am

First Christian Church of Center Point will be closed on Sunday 20th August. In 1993, Rev John Caughron became pastor of FCC Center Point and served the church as Pastor until 2012, then in the next 8 years, did two more stints as interim pastor until, in 2020, he retired for the final time, and the church honored him with the title Pastor Emeritus for his constant presence and commitment to the church.

Fareway Stores Join with the Vinton Kiwanis to provide food to kids

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 16, 2023 8:08 pm

Fareway is getting in on the fun for this year's Kiwanis 5K. For every cart full of groceries donated to the Operation Backpack Program for kids program, Fareway's own Ryan will be running the race while push a shopping cart through the race.

Dysart winner: Farmers & Singles Participate in State Fair Horseshoe Tournament

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 16, 2023 8:07 pm

August 13, 2023Participants from around the country competed in the Open Singles and Farmers’ Championship divisions of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Thursday, August 10, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

4-H does more than teach, it feeds the community!

BENTON COUNTY 4-H
August 16, 2023 8:03 pm

Did you know that 4-H helps to feed the community? "Over the last three years, the Linn and Benton County 4-H programs have partnered to donate over 1300 pounds of poultry to the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).

Area State Fair Photography Exhibitor Winners August 9. 2023

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 15, 2023 10:16 pm

ADULT DIVISION- BLACK & WHITETheme - Sunrise, Sunset1) Sarah Becker, Grimes2) Gavin Jensen, Des Moines3) Taylor Hagie, ClarionHonorable Mention) Aaron Rothrock, AnkenyHonorable Mention) Bill Roach, West Des MoinesHonorable Mention) Katie Oosterhuis, Des MoinesPeople1) Jim Grace, Albany, Mo.

Garbage Day is a BIG Day for these Vinton Children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 15, 2023 2:07 pm

For those in the adult world, trash day means a day of dragging the garbage can and or the recycle bin to the road. Just another thing on the to-do list.

Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry Saturday, August 19 10:00 a.m.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
August 14, 2023 9:27 pm

Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton.

County Open House brings visitors to explore services

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 14, 2023 11:30 am

Last week Benton County held a formal open house for folks to come and explore the services available to all of the Benton County residents. The Benton County Sheriff's Office brought along a trailer with hidden paraphernalia that might be used by people who have a substance abuse issue.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebrates 110th Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
August 14, 2023 9:03 am

Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebrated 110 years of ministry on June 10, 2023. For over a century Bethlehem has served as a mission outpost; offering a place to gather and worship in the Lutheran tradition and a place to gather to serve others, here in Vinton, Benton County, and the world.

Ordinances, Land Sale, East School & Election Time discussed at Council Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2023 11:16 am

The city council met this week and covered a short agenda in under an hour. Tami Stark, Rylie Pflughaph, Bethany Gates, Zach Parmater, Andrew Elwick were present.