It's the last time I'll ask this year...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 12, 2023 12:10 am

This week will be a little different for news coverage due to the trial. Because I plan to be there most of the day, every day, I'll be working during breaks and at night, so I expect the outbound email might be a little light this week while I concentrate on that.

First day of arguments heard in Talley Murder Trial

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 11, 2023 11:18 pm

The first day of the Tacoa Talley trial began on Tuesday, April 11, 2022. Talley has been accused of murder in the death of Jodie Bevans of Palo. On Monday, 105 potential jurors arrived at the Benton County Courthouse.

Matching donations for the Benton County Fairgrounds

VINTON TODAY
April 11, 2023 10:30 pm

Benton County Farm Bureau will be holding a Matching Donation Drive to help raise funds for the Benton County Fairgrounds! These funds will be used to upgrade the beef arena, including new steel to replace damaged trusses, LED lights, and a new sign.

National Data Breach Impacts Some Iowa Medicaid Members

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
April 11, 2023 10:22 pm

Cyberattack Occurred On Contractor’s Computer System; Iowa Medicaid System Was Not BreachedThe Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces today that some Medicaid members’ personal information was compromised in a national data breach affecting a contractor’s computer system last year.

Brandt recognized for his service in the Benton Community School District

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 11, 2023 9:48 am

The Benevolent and Protective Grand Lodge Order of Elks Cedar Rapids, Elk’s Lodge 251, presented the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award to Officer Tyler Brandt, of the Benton County Sheriff's Department.

Iowa Schools Invited to Apply for Lt. Gov. STEM Education Scholarship Program

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 10, 2023 12:45 pm

The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth.

Vinton Kiwanis host hundreds of children at Annual Easter Egg Hunt

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 10, 2023 1:48 am

Weeks of preparation go into the annual five minute Easter Egg hunt each year. This year the Vinton Kiwanis Club provided a bit of fun for the area children on Saturday morning at the Kiwanis Park.

Gov. Reynolds Statement on Biden Administration Proposed Change to Title IX

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 10, 2023 12:31 am

   Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's newly proposed change to Title IX rules, allowing biological men to participate in women’s sports:   “Generations of women have fought for Title IX and the opportunity to compete.

No Email on Good Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 6, 2023 2:07 am

There will be no email from Vinton Today on Good Friday. Enjoy the Easter weekend with your family, and we'll catch you again on Monday!Happy Eas

Vinton Unlimited stops to welcome Hoi Sinh Thrift and Consignment

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 5, 2023 9:09 pm

Vinton Unlimited stopped in to welcome owner Alan Peterson of Hoi Sinh Thrift and Consignment to downtown Vinton.The shop offers some retail, consignment as well as thrift items in the store.