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Article Thumbnail. Thank You Veterans for your service. An Iowa Regiment in 1910 getting ready to go to mess.

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.

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.

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.
Article Thumbnail. Loren Henkle placed 2nd in the American Legion's 3rd District Flag Essay Writing Contest

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 struggle to care for each other during this crisis.
Article Thumbnail. A socially distant halloween candy dispenser was one of the creative delivery methods for treats

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.
Article Thumbnail. Tilford Elementary students reach out to residents of the VInton Lutheran Home

Vinton Lutheran Home Receives Halloween Visitors

Thursday morning and into the early afternoon, students from Tilford Elementary went for a short walk to the Vinton Lutheran Home. Dressed in their Halloween costumes, the students made their way to the center to brighten the day of the residents.