Want to Help Families Impacted by Saturday's Tornado – Donate to BCDRC

BENTON CO. DISASTER RECOVERY COALITION
March 8, 2022 11:22 am

Anyone who would like to help the families impacted by the Vinton tornado on Saturday, March 5th may make a monetary donation to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition.

Tornado Sirens, when they are activated and why

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2022 11:45 pm

Fortunately, we all survived the odd March tornado that hit Vinton. In light of the souls lost in Winterset, it's not a small thing. Scott Hansen of Benton County Emergency Management sounded the sirens across Vinton on Saturday night six minutes after we were included in a tornado warning, at 6:50 p.

Vinton Kiwanis host over 600 at Pancake Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2022 10:30 pm

With a line from the kitchen to the door for most of the hours of service, the Vinton Kiwanis club served over 600 hungry folks. This is the club's largest fundraiser the club said and of this year's attendance, it was considered a "massive" success.

Benton County Conservation Temporarily closes Old Creamery Nature Trail

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 7, 2022 12:15 pm

The Old Creamery Nature Trail is closed west of Vinton to 60th St Drive. Poles are down on the trail. Avoid this area, crews are working on site.

Two drivers injured in accident near Brandon

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2022 12:41 am

Two people are injured following an early morning crash on Interstate 380 near Brandon.The Iowa State Patrol responded to the call at approximately 6:55 a.

EF1 Tornado hits Northwest Corner of Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2022 10:18 pm

For those of us not on the northwest corner of town, it just seemed like a heavy rainstorm and nothing major. For those north and west of Windsor Manor in the trailer park down to the northern edge of town, it looks like a tornado hit.

We're Looking for Campground Hosts

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 3, 2022 12:40 pm

Camp all summer long. Work with a great staff at Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park.Apply Online at bentoncountyia.gov/employment or call 31

Vinton Lions Club Honors Years of Service

VINTON LIONS CLUB
March 3, 2022 11:57 am

 The Vinton Lions Club honored long-time Lions Club members at the weekly noon meeting. Alan Woodhouse has served for 50 years, Bill Ervin 25 years, and Cal Rickels 15 years.

Benton County Conservation bring Crayfish to V-S 3rd Graders

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2022 5:48 pm

Benton County Conservation made a trip to Tilford Elementary last week to speak to the 3rd Grade classes. The topic of the visit was crayfish. The students had the opportunity to see crayfish that are brought to the school by the department.

Salvation Army Serves Displaced Residents

VINTON TODAY
March 1, 2022 1:37 pm

The Benton County Salvation Army Extension service had an opportunity to put into practice what they have trained for.    The team was able to assist the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corp to feed the residents who were displaced by the Geneva Towers apartment building fire that occurred on February 20th, 2022.