Karr speaks at 2nd Precinct Candidate Forum

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 21, 2020 2:41 am

In Vinton Today's third participation in and conducting candidate forums, the special election for Vinton's 2nd was added to the list. The election has had a lot of attention because of the confusion surrounding the filling of the position.

Faith In Action seeking projects in the community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2020 9:45 pm

Blessed Hope Community Church is beginning to make a large "To-Do" list for the annual "Faith In Action." Faith in Action is planning their 5th Annual event and can use your help.

5th Grade Essay Winners Announced

VINTON AMERICAN LEGION UNIT 57
February 20, 2020 9:36 pm

The American Legion of Benton County has selected its, Fifth Grade Flag Essay winners.1st Place Loran Henkle  of Vinton2nd Place Paige Meyer of Blairstown3rd Place William Rousch of Van HorneClick on the links above to read the winning essays.

City Council: Updating procedures, address Homeless shelter and other topics

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2020 3:18 pm

The council met in regular session on Thursday evening, the 13th running through the usual list of approval of bills and minutes and other formalities.

Community Foundation Encourages Long-Term Financial, Legacy Planning in Conjunct

VINTON TODAY
February 19, 2020 5:42 am

 Tax season is already underway and the Benton County Community Foundation is encouraging individuals to use this time of year to also look at their broader financial picture to create a long-term financial and legacy plan.

Faces of Benton County Nominee: ANGELA DAGUE

VINTON TODAY
February 18, 2020 1:53 am

MEET ANGELA DAGUE—a Garrison resident working to create nurturing environments for kids through her work as Garrison’s public library director.

iVinton's First Speed Test a Big Success!

IVINTON
February 14, 2020 6:04 pm

A speed test was the first order of business when Matt Baker, the FARR Technologies staff member who has been working in Vinton since early in the project, connected the iVinton office to the new fiber network on Wednesday, February 12th.

Fire Claims life of Fairfax man

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 14, 2020 4:06 pm

On 02-13-2020, at about 10:52 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 7989 Benton Linn Rd, south of Walford in Benton County.

Senior Coffee canceled today (2/13/20)

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2020 5:37 pm

The Senior Coffee at the Revolution building is canceled today (Thursday, February 13) due to the expected cold temperatures.

Katelyn Folkmann Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture

VINTON TODAY
February 12, 2020 5:56 am

Katelyn Folkmann of Newhall, Iowa was recently awarded the title of Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture.Katelyn Folkmann is currently a Junior at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Theatre.