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Voters can begin requesting absentee ballots on August 26. The Regular City-School Election is on Tuesday, November 4, and now is a great time to start planning your vote. Beginning August 26, Iowa voters can request an absentee request form. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5pm on October 20. October 15 is the 1st day absentee ballots are available for the regular City-School Election.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.youtube.com/bentoncountyiowa 1. 9:00 A.M. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Approve Agenda 3. Discuss/Approve Minutes 4.

23-year-old Atreyu Michael Tarbill of Belle Plaine is facing several charges after throwing knives at officers who responded to a call to his home, allegedly. Responding to the call were the Tama County Sheriff’s Office assisted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Belle Plaine Police Department, Tama Police Department, Toledo Police Department, and Belle Plaine EMS.

Communities receive over $530,000 from Alliant Energy and Alliant Energy FoundationGrants awarded to 138 organizations across Iowa and Wisconsin   In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $530,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. To date in 2025 Alliant Energy has awarded nearly $1.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is pleased to announce Cassity Havens as its new Activities Director.Havens has been with Virginia Gay Hospital for 2.5 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she provided direct care to patients and residents, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and more.In her new position, Havens will design monthly activities calendars, coordinate special events, and create programs that engage residents in ways that support their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

   In an effort to preserve local history, the BCHS has been endowed with two properties, all within Vinton, the county seat. They are The Depot at 612 Second Avenue and the Horridge House at 612 First Avenue. As thankful as BCHS is for the opportunity of being caretakers for such grand properties, with it comes the burden of financial responsibility.

It was announced on Thursday that this will be the final year to enjoy a spectacular Boomtown show.They shared the following:Your Boomtown committee and the I.P.A. have been very busy spending lots of quality time together planning for the 2025 Boomtown event on 8/23!  And we can promise there will be some pyrotechnics that even our most faithful Boomtown attendees haven't seen before!  Just imagine train wrecks and gigantic fireballs ~ and whatever you're picturing, it isn't big enough!   In addition to all the planning, there has been a lot of memory sharing, laughs and conversations.

The Vinton Class of 1975, will gather around a Bonfire on Friday night, September 5, 2025. We will gather at the home of Glenn & Nola (Harmon) Drake, 2255 59th St. (half mile west of Windsor Manor) at 7:00 pm. Bring your own chairs, beverage, snacks and bug spray.The Class of 1975, will then meet on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the American Legion Hall, 105 R Ave, Vinton the former Last Stop Lounge.

This article was shared by Joan and Russ Lindberg, parents of Deborah. Deborah is also a Vinton graduate.-By Robyn IrelandCorridor Business JournalDeborah J. Lindberg Gertsen works in a bank, but she is not a banker. She brings 40 years of experience to her position as senior vice president of investments and LPL financial consultant at Cedar Rapids Investment Consulting/Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust in Cedar Rapids.