Virginia Gay Hospital Clinics will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday, June 27th for educational training sessions.  The hours are listed below.

Noah Lindauer, a filmographer, returned to his hometown to use his talents for its benefit. Working with area residents, he used his artistic abilities to create a short promotional one-minute video showcasing the support Vinton shows for its local businesses.

It's time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Vinton-Shellsburg CSD provides FREE meals to children during the summer.Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:Attention V-S Middle or High School Students!Are you a V-S Middle or High School Student and would like to be a part of providing this service, to obtain your Black and Gold/1:1 hours? Please contact karen.

The Vinton Veteran’s Memorial Airport was abuzz with activity Thursday morning. About a dozen Aerial Applicators, commonly called “Crop Dusters” from across the Midwest arrived in Vinton for a voluntary certification process hosted by Noe Aviation.

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The Hairball concert took place in downtown Vinton on Saturday, June 10th.Vinton-Shellsburg FFA was again invited to come out after the concert to recycle the cans that are left in the streets and trash cans as a fundraiser.

Three young ladies submitted applications to become the next Benton County Fair Queen. Izzie Birker, Harlyn Heishusen and Kait Ballard. As a representative for the Benton County Fair, the queen will assist with various contests and activities during the county fair this week as well as helping with other promotional activities.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 12-18, 2023All 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.

Trash collection is currently facilitated through J and R Sanitation of Garrison, IA. Beginning July 1, 2023, sanitation services will be facilitated through S&J Sanitation.

The following static exhibitors have a project selected for the Iowa State Fair!Please Note: Exhibitors highlighted in gray have been identified as an alternate in case the state fair selected exhibitor is unable to attend.

The following static exhibitors have a project selected for a Benton County Commodity Group Award!Thank you to Benton County Corn Growers Association, Benton County Dairy Producers, Benton County Cattleman and Benton County Pork Producers for sponsoring.