Fareway joins Secretary Pate's efforts to combat human trafficking in Iowa

FAREWAY STORES
October 24, 2022 7:08 pm

 Fareway Stores, Inc. announced today it has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is led by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.

Leaf pickup is underway (Place leaves 1 ft. from your curb)

CITY OF VINTON
October 24, 2022 9:56 am

Curbside pickup is for leaves ONLY is now underway. NO sticks, grass, dead plants, plant clippings/debris, etc. To make things cleaner and easier, please place the leaves about one foot out from the curb.

Saturday night accident, no serious injuries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 23, 2022 12:14 am

Saturday night, at approximately 10:30 PM the Benton County Sheriff’s department, Vinton Fire Department, Vinton Police Department, and North Benton Ambulance responded to an accident on the east side of Vinton.

Iowa Economic Development Authority Touring Vinton

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
October 22, 2022 1:02 pm

Benton Development Group has invited a team from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to tour several Benton County communities. The delegation will survey downtown areas for strengths, challenges, and potential revitalization strategies.

It's getting Scarecrow-ey out there!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 21, 2022 1:19 am

It's time to vote for your favorite scarecrow appearing in Vinton! Look for the ballot for voting on the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page which can be found HERE.

44 AND A DINOSAUR

VINTON TODAY
October 20, 2022 4:56 pm

Forty-four human guests and one large stuffed dinosaur named Broc attended the Red Cedar Chamber Music “Fresh Folk” concert, Oct. 13, at the Andersen Center Point Library.

Quilts of Valor presents Six Veterans with Quilts

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2022 3:04 pm

When Shelby McDonald became the Benton County Fair Queen in 2019, as her service project representing the county at the Iowa State Fair, Shelby, wanted to promote the Quilts of Valor program.

Football ... pumpkins ... turkey ...

GOVS
October 19, 2022 12:23 pm

It is that time of year, and GoVS is again preparing to help you decorate for the upcoming holiday season with evergreen roping and wreaths.GoVS awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each May to graduating seniors pursuing higher education.

Kelly Henkle, Vinton Public Librarian speaks to area Kiwanis Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2022 1:29 am

Kelly Henkle the new library director, addressed the Vinton Kiwanis club on Tuesday. She shared a bit about herself. A Vinton native, she has a husband Luke and three children Graham, Carmen, and Loren.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #45 CANCELLED

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 18, 2022 12:44 pm

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board voted, making the difficult decision to cancel flight #45.  Unfortunately, due to a plane malfunction in the early morning hours, the flight would have been delayed by at least 3 hours.