Benton County Food Pantry Schedules

VINTON TODAY
December 13, 2022 2:23 pm

The Vinton Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pantry is located on the west side of 811 D Ave. Vinton.On the third Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.

Koop's and Arnold Motor Supply Toy Drives Continue

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 12, 2022 3:46 pm

Koop's Sales and Service and Arnold Motor Supply continue to collect Christmas gifts to make  Christmas better for boys and girls, here in Benton County.

Vinton Food Pantry's Linda Wood Retires

VINTON TODAY
December 10, 2022 5:05 pm

The Vinton Food Pantry will mark a significant milestone, effective Monday, December 12.One of our long-time leaders, Linda Wood, is retiring from her pantry work after 14 years.

Deck the House Voting is now open through December 18

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
December 10, 2022 5:05 pm

Bundle up, grab your loved ones, and check out Vinton's finest light displays! While you're at it, might as well vote for your favorite! Ballots are available at www.

Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve Submits Resignation

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 10, 2022 4:11 pm

Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve has submitted his resignation to address personal health matters. Mr. Reeve’s resignation is effective immediately.

Seed House disrepair puts building at risk

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 9, 2022 12:05 am

At Thursday's City Council meeting, the council conducted a hearing for a nuisance violation at 201 1st Avenue, known as the former Seed House. The property is owned by Joseph and Peggy Schott of Hiawatha.

Decking out the House brought to a new level in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2022 12:51 pm

I might be wrong, but it feels like this year the Christmas lights have been plentiful across Vinton.  Adding a new level of fun is the display at  1307 B Ave.

Santa drops off another round of gift tags for Angel Tree

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2022 3:37 pm

Vinton Today just had a note from one of Santa's elves. A new delivery of gift tags for the Angel Tree program have been delivered to Farmers Savings Bank and Trust and US Bank.

Iowans should never provide their EBT Card number or PIN to others

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
December 7, 2022 11:51 am

The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa    Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT Departcards.

Benton Community Schools asks residents in the district for $48.5 Million

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2022 4:12 am

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.