These little piggies should've stayed home

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 3, 2020 3:18 am

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 display.

Faces of Benton County: Jen Rowray

VINTON TODAY
January 2, 2020 9:34 pm

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.

City Council Moves to appoint Andrew Elwick to 2nd Ward Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 2, 2020 8:22 am

Click to view video of part one of the Special City Council Meeting At Monday night's city council meeting, the council moved to appoint Andrew Elwick to the seat which was vacated by his father, Ron Elwick on January 1.

Body recovered from area pond

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 27, 2019 7:26 pm

Update:12/27/19This morning at about 10:42 AM, divers from the Johnson County Dive Team recovered the body of Shannan Lee Hughes, age 47, of rural Vinton IA, at a private pond located at 6235 33rd Ave Dr, Shellsburg IA.

Help Prevent Car Break-ins

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 26, 2019 6:44 pm

Benton County Sheriff’s Office have seen an increase in the number of thefts from parked cars. In many cases the vehicles were left unlocked and thieves simply helped themselves.

If you are the victim of a Vehicle Burglary on Christmas Eve contact the Sheriff

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 26, 2019 5:39 pm

On 12-24-2019, at about 10:00 PM, The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a reckless driver on Hwy 30 near 30th Ave. The vehicle reported to have been driving recklessly was reported to have turned south towards Norway IA.

Faces of Benton County Nominee: Vanessa Jones

VINTON TODAY
December 26, 2019 5:23 am

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

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2019 4:06 pm

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.

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

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2019 2:02 pm

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 several hundred donations of gifts via Arnold Motor Supply, the organization provided gifts to families this Christmas season.

Faces of Benton County: Destiny and John VanHauen

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2019 5:43 am

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 Nurturing Council’s Faces of Benton County campaign.