Benton County 40-8

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2022 3:06 pm

40-8 is an independent , by invitation, honor organization of male and female, US veterans.The 40-8 is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well-being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charities, and endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse training.

Would you like to give a gift of food to the food insecure?

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 5, 2022 4:38 pm

The Wesley Methodist Church food pantry has 107 registered households, sometimes serving 127 people a month. Last month the church served over 200 people! If you can help the pantry, they accept monetary or food donations by the case.

Highway 150 Urbana Roundabout is Now Open!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2022 4:36 pm

The roundabout on Highway 150, at the Urbana corner is now open for business!Be cautious as you approach the corner, the speed limit is 20 mph on the roundabout.

Santa stops to visit at Farmers Savings Bank's Open House

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2022 10:07 am

During Friday's Holiday Open House, Santa made his way to see the children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Avery and Henry Halstead stopped to visit with Santa and tell him their requests for Christmas this year.

Benton FFA Fall Career Development Events Recap

BENTON COMMUNITY FFA
December 3, 2022 6:14 pm

Breck Coffland, Chapter ReporterThe Benton Community FFA participated in four CDEs (Career Development Events) this fall at various locations throughout the state of Iowa.

Roundabout to open December 9th, or thereabouts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 2, 2022 1:57 pm

I've had the question posed to me a lot since summer. "When is the roundabout going to be done at the Urbana corner?" I've learned to explain that just because there's a date it doesn't necessarily mean that the road will be open.

Salvation Army makes Cashless Donations Possible!

SALVATION ARMY
December 1, 2022 1:43 pm

Have you ever said, “It's too cold out to ring the bell!?” We can move the kettle inside Fareway when that would be helpful! Call Julie at 319.329.

Vinton Lions present check to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 1, 2022 12:47 pm

The Vinton Lions Club recent Chili supper raised funds to support  Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board President Dick Bell and Vinton native Roger Uthoff, Advisor to the Board were at the Wednesday meeting receiving a check for $3,900 from Vinton Lions President Scott Barron and Treasurer Dr.

Benton County Post 218 AMVETS show appreciation to Youth Volunteers

BENTON COUNTY POST 218 AMVETS
November 30, 2022 4:50 pm

This past summer, seven Vinton-Shellsburg students donated over 80 hours of their time with the AMVET Food Trailer. Alan Fleming, Andrew Pingenot, Grace Schminke, Ryan Calous, Kaetlyn Pettyjohn, Gunner Schminke and Riley Kress all donated their time and effort.

Area businesses help Santa collect Toys for Christmas

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 30, 2022 4:43 pm

Every Christmas some of our area businesses chip in to make the season merry and bright for a special group of citizens. Koop's Sales and Service and Arnold Motor Supply have been lending Santa a hand for several years.