4th St. Diner will be closed today 2/16/23

4TH ST. DINER
February 16, 2023 10:24 am

The 4th St. Diner will be closed today, Thursday, February 16, 2023 due to the weather. 

Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Governor's Volunteer Awards

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
February 15, 2023 4:47 pm

Volunteer Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards; entry deadline is April 17 at 6:00pm.The Governor’s Volunteer Awards program, established in 1982, provides an easy way for organizations to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level recognition award.

Showers of Blessing Winter Clearance

VINTON TODAY
February 15, 2023 4:34 pm

“Showers of Blessing”, an ecumenical outreach, formerly known as the Tuesday Free Store, will be open Tuesdays, February 28 through March 28, 2023 from 9 a.

Benton County Conservation Board Approves Rules and Regulations

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 14, 2023 2:48 pm

NOTICE The Benton County Conservation Board Approved Rules and Regulations on February 13, 2023. Complete Rules and Regulations can be found on the county's website: https://www.

2023 Most Endangered Property Designation adds Vinton's Seed House

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 14, 2023 12:44 pm

Vinton was home to one of the first canning operations west of the Mississippi River, and it was referred to by residents and regional media as the unofficial Sweet Corn Capital of the U.

Notice: Vinton City Council intends to fill Council Vacancy by Appointment

CITY OF VINTON
February 11, 2023 2:28 am

Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Council Chambers, Vinton City Hall.

LaPorte PD assist in taking down Mexican Man in Drug Trafficking Organization

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
February 10, 2023 12:59 pm

Mexican Man Involved in Mexico‑Based Drug Trafficking Organization Found Guilty in Federal Court                         A Mexican man involved in a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization that was distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine in the Waterloo, Iowa, area was convicted by a jury today after a three‑day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

Community Visioning Program Event - POSTPONED

CITY OF VINTON
February 9, 2023 8:46 pm

As per the City Council Meeting on Thursday night, the following event has been postponed. However, if you would like to participate, please feel free to sign up at the link below.

Vinton-Shellsburg Holds a Holiday Lock-In

FFA
February 9, 2023 1:01 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On Thursday January 12th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted the annual Holiday Lock-In. Members gathered in the Ag Room in preparation of being “locked-in” at 9:00 P.

Salvation Army of Benton County Serving Benton County Since 2016

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
February 9, 2023 12:59 pm

The Salvation Army of Benton County received $15,333.61 this past Christmas season from the Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold, and yet we often hear people say, “I enjoy doing this.