American Legion Retires Flags

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 16, 2021 12:52 am

The George G. Luckey Post 57 American Legion held their annual flag disposal ceremony on Monday evening which was also Flag Day. All of the flags set to be destroyed were the stars and stripes except one flag for the state of Iowa.

Lions Trailer to be downtown Vinton, Thursday, June 17 and at Party in the Park

VINTON LIONS CLUB
June 15, 2021 2:45 pm

Vinton Lions have paid the annual fees for the charter of Vinton Boy ScoutsTroop 47 since 1932. Over the years, many Scouts have gone on to becomeactive members of the Vinton Lions Club.

World Record Candy Dash brings kids to the track

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2021 12:39 pm

First, we got to brag about Vinton's Nathan's Smile glow trail was the longest glow trail in the United States (maybe the world). Now Vinton can add to that popularity sweetening it up with a world record for the largest Candy Dash.

Wildlife visits area home

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 14, 2021 4:45 pm

Sunday morning the Pohlmann family who live a block north of Tilford Elementary were surprised to find a fawn resting in the shade of their garage.   After calling a neighbor called the DNR and with instructions not to touch the deer, the Pohlmann's kept an eye out for the mother to appear.

Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $100,270 to Local Organizations

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
June 14, 2021 1:38 pm

The Benton County Community Foundation announced $100,270.61 in grant funding to 19 projects of organizations serving Benton County as part of its 2021 grant cycle.

Faith in Action provides needed help around the community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 11, 2021 4:36 pm

Blessed Hope Church has made it a practice to lend a hand around the community for the last several summers. This week found the congregation at several locations throughout the county.

Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition Continues Responding to Derecho Damage

VINTON TODAY
June 9, 2021 11:34 pm

Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition continues to meet each week to address recovery challenges from the August 10, 2020 derecho, one of the worst storms in United States history.

Solar Project Meeting June 10 6:00 p.m. Palo Community Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 9, 2021 9:19 pm

There will be a public meeting June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Palo Community Center for us all to submit questions for NextEra to answer publicly. You can either attend in person or tune in via the zoom link in the Facebook event below.

Things that HAVE to be said, apparently

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 9, 2021 4:16 pm

Vinton is getting ready to start some of the Annual events around town. We have Party in the Park coming up next week, which will be a blast, as usual.

Van Horne Community Cleanup Day

VINTON TODAY
June 8, 2021 9:30 pm

In coordination with the Benton County Disaster Coalition, Volunteer Iowa's Disaster Program Officer Michael Rojas and the Habitat for Humanity of Iowa Mobile Response Team participated in a Van Horne community cleanup day on Saturday, May 21.