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.

V-S FFA is on to District Contests

VINTON TODAY
March 3, 2023 10:18 am

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Monday, February 20th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter sent several contests to the Southwest Sub-District Competitions at AEA 267 in Cedar Falls.

If you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse, you may be entitled to assistance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2023 10:16 am

Sometimes you think "I'll be fine, I don't need any help..." and then you might realize that there is a bit of help out there that you didn't know about.

Birker Appointed to Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 1, 2023 8:43 am

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the individuals who have been appointed to serve on the Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council.