Vinton Police Department adds new Officer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 12, 2023 11:30 pm

The City Council meeting on Thursday night opened with Mayor Bud Maynard giving the oath of office to the new Vinton Police Officer Tyler Annis.  Annis used to work at the Linn county jail and is already a certified law enforcement officer.

WOW! 13 Years!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 12, 2023 11:06 pm

Well, the silly republicans in Des Moines have finally started to realize that for the most part, newspapers are sooo last century. I remember a conversation with a gal who had been in the newspaper business longer than I've been around.

Evelyn Mather to celebrate her 100th Birthday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 12, 2023 1:25 pm

The family of Evelyn Mather would like your help to celebrate her birthday. Evelyn will be turning 100 this year. If you can send her a birthday card, it would mean so much to her!To help her celebrate her special day, send a card to Evelyn Mather, 3203 59th St.

Parmater named to fill 3rd Ward Council Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 10, 2023 10:50 am

A very important point of business came before the council at the top of the meeting Thursday night, the appointment of a 3rd Ward Council Member to replace Valerie Bearbower who resigned last month.

Water, water...somewhere

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

For the first time I chuckeled when I read through the information for Thursday night's council meeting. There was a page that said, "Water Loss Report.

Iowa 4-H Youth Earn Top Honors at Western National Roundup

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 8, 2023 6:27 pm

Three teams of Iowa 4-H members received honors from the Western National Roundup held Jan. 4-7 in Denver, Colorado. These members, ages 14 through 19, earned the opportunity to compete nationally through state competitions and events held throughout the year.

March 9 - National Slam the Scam Day

VINTON TODAY
March 8, 2023 12:54 pm

On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.

Benton Community referendum defeated

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2023 10:45 pm

In the unofficial voting results, the Benton Community School District Public Measures were defeated. The Measure BE, with 2,099 votes, 1,349 voters said no while 750 said yes.

Daddy Daughter Dance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2023 12:35 am

Bringing along their dads, uncles, grandpa's or family friend, the Vinton Skate Center was the place to be last week. Several little girls arrived in their pretty dresses, and their hair all in curls, and several were just going with the casual attire.

March Veteran of the Month, Cindy Briggs

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
March 3, 2023 10:18 am

Cindy Briggs always knew she would join the military; a girl wanting to follow in her father’s footsteps.   She accomplished that sense of fulfillment and joined the US Navy in 1972.