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Faces of Benton County Nominee: Vanessa Jones

Meet Vanessa Jones, a Vinton resident who has struggled with mental illness in the past, but today is making great strides and creating nurturing environments for elementary school children. ...

Wally the Walleye finds new home near Fischer Pavillion on the Cedar River

In the moon of the Salmon run, Mother of Mother Nature was fishing from her cloud in the heavens.  The fish had been reluctant to give themselves to her but she cast her line in hopeful arcs.&nbs...

Angel Tree Assists families through the efforts of many and dedication of one

Angel Tree has been a staple in our community thanks to the efforts of many and dedication of one Angel Tree once again gave Santa a helping hand this Christmas through the generous support of the community. From the lending of office space in the Governor Sherman Building by Mike Elwick to the se...

Faces of Benton County: Destiny and John VanHauen

MEET DESTINY & JOHN VAN HAUEN, Belle Plaine residents striving every day to foster a nurturing environment for their four children!Destiny and John Van Hauen are the fifth nomination to the Family...

Vinton Presbyterian Church to hold 6th Annual Christmas Dinner

    The Vinton Presbyterian Church will hold its sixth-annual free Christmas dinner from 12-2 PM  in what has become a tradition for both the church and the community.    It all began in 2014...

Identity thieves captured thanks to car dealership

Ronnie Hill On 12-19-19, at about 3:44 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible Identity Theft at Van Horn Motor Company on Hwy 30 near Newhall IA. &nb...

Appointment stands, Gender Equality once again Ignored

Following the meeting last week, video here, the council met in a special session. According to the agenda it was to appoint a member to the VMEU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities) Board.The agend...

Kwik Star to begin construction in March

A representative of Kwik Star has confirmed that construction on the new store will begin in March of 2020. The company plans to have the new store completed by the end of August 2020.Kwik Star will b...

Santa's Mailbox to remain in front of LaGrange Pharmacy through Friday evening

Santa’s mailbox, located in front of LaGrange’s Pharmacy will remain there until Friday evening so that Santa will have plenty of time to respond AND load his sleigh in time for Christmas.Be sur...

Area Kiwanis Club gives back to area children

Several area children received gifts from the Kiwanis Division of Santa's Workshop The Vinton Kiwanis Club, and Santa wowed a group of area children on Tuesday. Following lunch at Pizza Ranch, the group, er, Santa handed out gifts to several area children. Lighting up the faces...