Deputies in Merrick County Nebraska, served a warrant in Clarks, Nebraska, over the New Year's weekend. Herbert G. Eddards, 44, who was residing in Clarks, is facing multiple charges which include sexual abuse of a child in the second degree, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, and lascivious.

-There is a form of slavery taking place in Iowa right now. It’s called human trafficking, and it occurs when men, women, or children are forced to perform labor services or sexual acts.

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On December 8th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter wrapped up the yearly FFA Fruit Sales. The members arrived eager to unload and sort fruit throughout the day.

 Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10,  2023  at 6:00 p.m.    from the  House Chambers  in the  Iowa State Capitol  in  Des Moines.

Last Thursday, area children celebrated a few days off from school. Parents and grandparents brought children to the Vinton Skate Center to get some of those wiggles out during their Christmas break.

Lions Club celebrated members who received years of service awards at their Wednesday noon meeting. Jack Schlesselman, Benton County Lions Zone Chair, was at the meeting to present the awards.

Just because the gifts are unwrapped, it doesn't mean that you can't still have some fun! Below are several fun things to do and things you can win!-Stop in at the Vinton Public Library Like and Share their Facebook page for a chance to win a Disney Waffle Maker, waffle mix, and syrup,,,perfect for a New Year's Day breakfast! - TODAY (Wednesday, December 28th) the library will have "Games, Puzzles, and Hot Cocoa" at 1:00 PM.

In 2022, IAPG established the first-ever scholarship solely to assist aspiring students in obtaining their pilot’s license. Appropriately, at Fly Iowa, for the first time, the CHUCK McDONALD AVIATION TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was awarded to Vinton resident, Macy Arbuckle.

If you don't have your kids plugged into the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, they are missing out on a ton of fun activities! Of course, it's NOT just for kids, there are plenty of activities for adults as well.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to fuel used for heat during the extremely frigid temperatures during the blizzard.