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Help needed to locate missing Benton County man
Updated: He has been found and is well!!Benton County man has gone missing. The Benton County Sheriffs Department is asking for your help in locating Rawson Behel Who was last seen on Tuesday, Novembe... Thank You Benton County Veterans for your Service
To our Veterans and their families, Thank you for your service and for your sacrifices. That seems like such a tiny phrase for the monumental service that you've given to our country. As we take ... VPD Respond to Motor Vehicle Accident involving Stolen Vehicle driver flees
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at approximately 5:47 a.m., the Vinton Police Department responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the 100 Block of C Avenue. Upon officers arrival the driver ...
Benton County Goes Red: Voter Results
Registered Voters 18,046 Total Ballots 14,721: 81.57%President Joseph R. Biden Kamala D. Harris
(DEM)
5,156 35.25%
Donald J. Trump Michael R.
Pence (REP)
9,179 62.75%Roque Rocky De La F...
It's Election Day TODAY!
TODAY is election day! If you've requested an absentee ballot, bring it to your voting location to return and you will be issued another ballot to fill out. If you have mailed in your ballot:&nbs...
Henkle receives 2nd Place in District Essay Contest
Last year in December of 2019, Loren Henkle a 5th grader, entered the flag essay contest with the Vinton America Legion Unit 57. Placing first place, his entry went on to compete at the District level... Vinton Lutheran Home loses first resident to COVID
A sad realization of the COVID pandemic has hit one of Vinton’s fine health facilities for the elderly. Keep this facility, staff, residents and especially this family in prayer as they struggl...
Halloween arrives 2020 style
Trick or treaters came to the courthouse lawn to play games before lining up downtown for the annual trip to the area stores. One candy dispenser took top prize for the uniqueness. With a candy shoot ... The Early Vote Express stops in Vinton to promote Democrat Candidates
On Thursday, the Iowa Democrats stopped in Vinton at the Kirkwood Center with the Early Vote Express on a multi-stop, statewide bus tour making its way Iowa until Election Day. The workers on the bu... Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity pilots “Aging in Place” in Benton County
Owner-occupied home repairs and [upd]s targeted at the older populationCedar Valley Habitat for Humanity has received funds from the Benton County Community Foundation to assist with repairs and [upd]...