Vinton Presbyterian Church to hold 6th Annual Christmas Dinner

JEFF HOLMES
December 24, 2019 1:46 am

    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.

Identity thieves captured thanks to car dealership

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 21, 2019 4:31 am

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.

Appointment stands, Gender Equality once again Ignored

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 20, 2019 7:28 am

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.

Kwik Star to begin construction in March

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2019 5:27 pm

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.

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

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2019 5:44 am

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.

Area Kiwanis Club gives back to area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2019 6:43 pm

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.

Benton County Sheriff's Department responds to Vehicle Accident, one fatality

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 18, 2019 5:55 pm

ON 12-17-19, AT ABOUT 3:51 PM, THE BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON COUNTY ROAD V37, NORTH OF DYSART IA, IN BENTON COUNTY.

Vinton American Legion selects Essay winners

VINTON AMERICAN LEGION UNIT 57
December 18, 2019 5:47 pm

The Vinton American Legion has selected the winners in the American Legion 5th Grade Flag Essay Contest. Our winners are: 1st Place Loren Henkle2nd Pl

Sauer Appointed as Benton County Treasurer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2019 5:46 pm

Serving the last 27 years in the Benton County Treasurer's Office, Michele Sauer was the natural selection by the Benton County Board of Supervisors to fulfill the remaining time left in Kelly Geater’s term.

VSCSD December Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 17, 2019 4:08 am

Click to view the Vinton-Shellsburge Community Newsletter