The Cedar River will be changing quickly over the next week

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 30, 2021 1:13 pm

For those in Vinton, and those formerly from Vinton who keep an eye on the Cedar River, you will notice that things are going to be changing rapidly for us over the next 48 hours.

Virginia Gay Hospital Scholarship Recipients Named

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 30, 2021 1:01 pm

Congratulations to Justin Bartz, Christina Harrelson, Stevi Salzmann and Kylee Schwan, 2021 Virginia Gay Hospital Jeanette Miller Employee Scholarship recipients.

Bring the Noise 5K kicked off Saturday's Boomtown Event

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 30, 2021 12:04 pm

Bring the Noise 5K is an annual event that is one of several events put together by the Vinton Kiwanis Club. Each year the event raises money to support the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Backpack Program which assists area families throughout the school year.

Hansen, City Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Manager

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 27, 2021 12:33 pm

Speaking to the Vinton Kiwanis Club this week, Blake Hansen shared first a bit about himself. He is not a stranger to Vinton. Growing up here the son of Jeff and Jennifer, and grandson of Gilbert and Rose, and Roger and Dorothy Albert, his family line goes deep into Vinton.

Boomtown Events and Activities

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 27, 2021 12:09 pm

Boomtown Schedule Around townFriday, August 27, 2021Get the weekent started at the Benton County FairgroundsFriday night free parking and admission6 pm beer tent, food vendors, music by Mike HepkerA night to socialize with friends and familyThere will be no scheduled fireworks display on Friday.

Community Foundation Highlights Unique 2021 Tax Advantages for Charitable Giving

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
August 25, 2021 11:10 am

The Benton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is sharing tips for how individuals can maximize their charitable giving tax advantages for 2021 before year end.

Riders raise funds to help area Special Olympics Programs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 24, 2021 12:42 pm

It used to be when I was younger that I tensed up whenever I saw a group of bikers roll up wherever I was. Then I met a few bikers and realized that the noise of the bikes only indicates that regular people just like noisy bikes.

Kyle Robert Mall convicted of Six Sex Offenses by Benton County Jury

BENTON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
August 20, 2021 4:50 pm

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Kyle Robert Mall, age 38, of Belle Plaine, Iowa was found guilty of two Counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, two counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child, and two counts of Assault With Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse (See Attached Order filed August 18, 2021).

Health & Wellness Exhibitors Needed!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 19, 2021 8:17 pm

The Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation is seeking health and safety-related businesses and organizations to share their expertise on healthy lifestyle topics with our community.

JAKES Day presents area children with opportunities to learn in a fun setting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 19, 2021 12:33 pm

The Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs (Benton County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation) held the annual JAKES Day on Saturday, at the Izaak Walton facility north of Vinton.