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Grimm Construction kicks off building at Anderson Creek Estates
Anderson Creek Estates, located south of the high school, is humming with activity.A locally owned construction business was the first to break ground and begin building in the new addition. Grimm Con... Lights and Roping hung for Christmas
November 16th, 2019Maren Redlinger Co-Reporter 2019-20 Lights and Roping were held on November 16th, 2019 at 9:00 am. The Vinton Shellsburg FFA Chapter and the Vinton Shellsburg NHS Chapter along... Undecking the Halls
It's that time of year, when it's time to pack up all of the Christmas decorations, and resume our normal lives, until next year. Saturday morning found area volunteers and students taking down t... Vinton welcomes the Former Vice President Joe Biden
With the caucuses in Iowa on the radar of every presidential candidate’s mind, Vinton has had the opportunity to host some of the bigger candidates in the race. Former Vice President the Honora... Faces of Benton County Nominees: Dan and Alice Stramer
Meet Dan and Alice Stramer, Watkins residents who together have spent close to fifteen years spreading joy throughout Benton County (and beyond!) by playing Santa and Mrs. Claus.Dan and Alice are the ... A kind, decent man...
Back in 2007, Vinton was Ground-Zero for the run-up to the 2008 Iowa Caucuses. I don’t know what it was, but back when we were running The Vinton Eagle (that we founded, but never get credit... Wesley United Methodist Church seeking donations
The Wesley United Methodist Church which holds a Food Pantry at their church is seeking donations of jams and jellies for the month of January. You are welcome to drop off any donations at t...
These little piggies should've stayed home
Thursday morning found a load of hogs on their way to market, we assume. The semi driver took a detour into the ditch on 22nd Ave. Trail, aka the Mt. Auburn road just south of Kersten's light displa... Faces of Benton County: Jen Rowray
Meet Jen Rowray, a Newhall resident who spent more than twelve years as a foster parent for more than 50 kids and today works to create inclusive environments for all Iowans. Jen is the seventh nomi... City Council Moves to appoint Andrew Elwick to 2nd Ward Seat
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At Monday night's city council meeting, the council moved to appoint Andrew Elwick to the seat which was vacated by his fath...