Cottage Garden Society Donates a Sculpture to Evergreen Cemetery

VINTON TODAY
November 7, 2022 12:54 pm

A few years ago, before COVID, the Cottage Garden Society was considering how we could contribute some beauty to the community. Several projects were considered, but we voted to make our first offer to the Evergreen Cemetery Board.

1st & Only Woman Supervisor celebrates 50th Election Anniversary, Endorses Lough

VINTON TODAY
November 6, 2022 1:41 am

 In 1972 Hope Rogers of Vinton, Iowa, was elected Benton County's first (and only thus far) woman supervisor. Many  thought that it was a fluke, until Hope was re-elected in 1976.

Murder Trial postponed until February 6, 2023

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 6, 2022 1:10 am

The trial scheduled to begin on Monday for Tacoa Talley, in the murder of Jodie Bevans has been rescheduled until February 6, 2023.The order was issued on Friday after Talley's attorney, Aaron Hawbreaker filed motions to wave the request for a speedy trial and for the continuance late Thursday afternoon.

Cobb Alley and who was "Cobb"?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2022 9:40 pm

It all started when I noticed the impressive changes in Cobb Alley. The Palace Theatre is working to make what was a drab alleyway into an eye-pleasing area.

Bendickson arrested on criminal charges

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 3, 2022 5:31 pm

Shawn Greggory Bendickson, 35, of Vinton, was arrested on three criminal complaints including Second Degree Sexual Abuse a Class B Felony,  Lascivious Acts with a Child, solicitation a Class D felony, and Assault With Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

Reynold and Republican Candidates make stop in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 3, 2022 5:22 pm

Governor Reynolds and other Republican Iowa candidates pulled into Vinton aboard Reynold's campaign bus on Tuesday afternoon. Amidst all of the usual talking points that one would expect from those on the Republican ticket, the candidates didn't fail to hit all of the hot buttons.

Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation holds 2nd Legacy Honors Awards

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 3, 2022 12:05 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation celebrated those in our community who have made significant impacts in philanthropy, service, and support of VGH at the 2nd Annual Legacy Honors Awards ceremony.

FFA Members Attend District Conference

FFA
November 2, 2022 11:54 pm

Each year Northeast District and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast district. Waverly Shell-Rock welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Northeast district on October  17th.

Documents from the last century don't always age well

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 2, 2022 11:12 pm

Last century, a letter ran in the newspaper supporting then-candidate David Thompson for the Benton County Attorney position. Sometimes we've made statements that no longer ring true today.

Halloween night pulls out the stops for area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 2, 2022 12:57 am

Halloween night brought all of the families out for the evening. With stops at local nursing homes, and several of the area churches, kids were about to not only find candy but hot dogs, chips, and they could even make smores.