Iowa Chapter of American Public Works Assn Recognizes Vinton for Nathan's Miles

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 30, 2023 5:16 pm

At Thursday night's City Council meeting, Matt Boggess was on hand to accept a plaque in recognition of the Nathan's Miles glow-in-the-dark trail project's unique design.

Supervisors set wage for new hire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 30, 2023 11:44 am

The Benton County Supervisors met in another special session to approve a new hire for the Benton County Attorney's Office in the collections department.

Work release escape of Alexander Carman

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
January 29, 2023 7:11 pm

The Iowa Department of Corrections will occasionally send out notices of escapees, deaths, or other bits of news to area news media. If it is a notice concerning anyone within a few miles of Vinton, the information will be published.

Vinton Councilwoman Resigns

VINTON TODAY
January 27, 2023 10:39 am

Dear Mayor, Vinton City Council, & residents of Vinton,I have served on the council for just over one year now, & have decided it is time for me to step down.

Vinton-Shellsburg Semester 1 Honor Roll

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 26, 2023 1:50 pm

For the high school students to be recognized as a member of the Honor Roll, they need to have received a 3.0+ GPA.  *-Denotes a 4.0 GPA(Scroll down

No, you cannot have a therapy skunk in town

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 26, 2023 12:45 pm

Blake Hansen wears many hats in Vinton. His official title is Building Inspector|Code Enforcement Officer|Flood Plain Manager. He spoke to area Kiwanis about the progress made in Vinton.

County Supervisors lower raises by 1.3%

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 25, 2023 2:15 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors discussed the elected official's raises that were recommended by the Compensation Board. The Compensation board had recommended that the officials should be awarded an 8.

Benton County 4-H Cloverbuds Starts 2023 Strong

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 24, 2023 2:13 pm

Benton County 4-H hosted a 4-H Cloverbuds Round Up and Winter Workshop on January 13 at the Benton County Extension Office in Vinton. 14 Benton County youth attended the event and experienced an Iowa 4-H educational offering titled “A Beautiful Oops” where they practiced art and literacy while making friends.

Benton Community School District Special Election March 7, for $48.5M project

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 23, 2023 2:12 pm

The Benton Community School District is seeking the approval of voters in the district to pass a 48.5 million dollar referendum. Property owners would be taxed at $4.

Blessed Hope Community Church names new Senior Pastor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 20, 2023 3:00 pm

Blessed Hope Community Church. is pleased to announce the naming of David Condry to the position of Senior Pastor. In a statement from the elders of BHCC, they said, "We are in awe at God's good timing, provision, and faithfulness throughout this transition.