Thank You Benton County Veterans for your Service

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2020 2:44 am

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.

VPD Respond to Motor Vehicle Accident involving Stolen Vehicle driver flees

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 5, 2020 4:49 pm

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.

Benton County Goes Red: Voter Results

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2020 5:18 am

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!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 3, 2020 11:28 am

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.

Henkle receives 2nd Place in District Essay Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 3, 2020 5:13 am

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

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 2, 2020 5:59 pm

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.

Halloween arrives 2020 style

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 1, 2020 9:46 am

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.

The Early Vote Express stops in Vinton to promote Democrat Candidates

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2020 4:03 pm

 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.

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity pilots "Aging in Place" in Benton County

VINTON TODAY
October 30, 2020 5:35 am

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]s to homes in Benton County.

Vinton Lutheran Home Receives Halloween Visitors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2020 2:59 am

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.