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City of Vinton Snow Removal policy

It’s officially winter when the snow flies, and flying it is!Just a reminder of the city codes relating to snow:69.13   SNOW REMOVAL.  No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehic...

Benton County man killed in car vs. bicycle accident

Terry Zabokrtsky a 76-year-old man, from Walford, has been identified as the accident victim in a car vs. bicycle accident on Christmas. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the man...

High School Students Awarded VFW Essay Writing Contest

Athena McCauslin and G Quin Stephenson The local VFW post 8884 presented certificates to the essay winners in the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. High school students were invited to participate and write on the topic of "America: Where ...

Benton Development Group and Iowa County Community Development Form Partnership

A symbolic ribbon cutting held Friday on the Benton/Iowa Road celebrating the partnership of economic development groups in Benton and Iowa counties Board members from Benton Development Group and Iowa County Community Development met on Friday to celebrate their new partnership with a symbolic ribbon cutting. The two groups met at Hannen Park nea...

Winners in the Holiday Lights Weekly Punch Card Drawing Announced

The weekly winners in the Week #1:  Barbara GreenleeWeek #2:  Kellee JurgensWeek #3:  Chantz WrightWeek #4 will be drawn next week and then the final weekly winner and the grand pr...

Angel Tree brings a little Christmas to area Families

The room was full of some of the most famous names in children's games and toys.Barbie, Mickey Mouse, Paw Patrol, Hot Wheels, Parker Brothers board games and baby dolls.These and many more names, alon...

Vinton Kiwanis host Santa Claus

Santa visited area Vinton-Shellsburg children at the Kiwanis Christmas party on Tuesday Santa Claus stopped in to visit with area children at Pizza Ranch at Tuesday's meeting. Once a year the Vinton Kiwanis club provides lunch to several area children and teachers as part of their Christ...

The Local Salvation Army in need of Bell Ringers

The Salvation Army has some time slots for bell-ringing still available at Fareway for the following dates- Thursday-16th, Friday-17th, Tuesday-21st, Wednesday 22nd and  Thursday- 23rd. &nbs...

Cottage Garden Society brings Christmas Cheer to the Courthouse

Once again, the Cottage Garden Society pulls out all the stops and brings Christmas cheer to the community. This time their handiwork can be seen on the second floor of the courthouse. The tree that t...

Lions Donates to Critical Incident Stress Management for First Responders

Dennis Lausar, Vinton Lions Club President, and Alan Woodhouse presented a $500 check to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) supporting Benton County First Responders and crisis interventions. ...