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.

Benton Community School Student posting results in removal from school property

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 28, 2022 6:06 pm

On February 28th, 2022 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office would investigate a report of a suspicious social media posting. The posting would include a photo of a subject holding a firearm.

AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2022 12:50 pm

The local AMVETS presented Care Bears to the local Abbe Center Office in Vinton. The bears are donated to places like the Abbe Center who might need the bears to entertain children who might be waiting for a session to finish up.

Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2022 10:53 am

Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct investigation, according to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2022 12:51 pm

Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.

Kiwanis Present Vinton-Shellsburg 3rd Grade Students with Dictionaries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 24, 2022 5:44 pm

When you think of the Kiwanis in Vinton, you might think of the park. Or the Easter egg hunt. Or the pancake breakfast. Or you might remember Santa visiting special students in the school district.

West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 23, 2022 4:09 pm

FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 4 : The west entrance at Vinton Public Library will be closed for construction. Please use the north entrance. Thank you for your pa

Corporal Jonathan Healzer USMC receives Quilt of Valor

VINTON TODAY
February 23, 2022 12:49 pm

Corporal Jonathan Healzer, U.S. Marine veteran was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW Post #8884 hosted the Healzer family along with one of the largest groups of friends and family for a presentation so far.

Viet faces Five Charges following October Accident on Highway 30

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2022 1:49 pm

Julie Ann Viet, 43 of Solon, is facing several charges following a traffic accident on October 23, 2021. Viet has been charged with Serious Injury by Vehicle, Operating while under the Influence, and three counts of child endangerment causing bodily injury.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA holds Pre-Review Night

VINTON TODAY
February 21, 2022 10:06 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Friday, February 11th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their Pre-Review Night in preparation for Sub-Districts on Wednesday, February 23rd.