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Vinton's Train Depot and Museum to get a new roof
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $2.1 million in grants for art, film, history and culture. The state agency also designated or re-designated 22 commun...
Vinton Police Department issues reminder about Fireworks
PLEASE BE AWARE:FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED WITHIN THE CITY OF VINTONCity of Vinton Ordinance Chapter 41.14.3 Consumer Fireworks: It is unlawful for any person to use or explode consumer fir...
Merchant and Martin tie for Grand Champion in 2019 Cookout Contest
By Carol Kerner, Farm Bureau FederationThe 12th Annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest sure brought some heat to the Benton County Fair. The Contest was held on Saturday, June 29 at the fai... Benton County Fair is winding down
We've finally hit the right temperature for the fair, HOT!Here is a link to pictures from this morning's events. I want to thank Connie McClintock for her wonderful cooking demonstration, great tips ... Over 1,500 photos of the Benton County Fair
I've heard rumors that some of our readers don't have Facebook so you are unable to see the hundreds of pictures uploaded constantly of Vinton and the activities. Facebook has made it much easie...
North Eden Willing Workers To Donate Cans to American Legion
The North Eden Willing Workers will be taking care of the garbage pick up and recycling at the Fairgrounds again this year. The task is definitely quite the undertaking! The group will have re... July Menu for Breakfast and Lunch Program at Tilford Elementary
Please click to viewThe summer meals are provided to anyone 18 years and younger free of charge. There is a small fee for adults, but adults are welcome as well. There will be no meals the ...
“WHAT YOU DON’T SEE” EXHIBIT AT BENTON COUNTY FAIR
“WHAT YOU DON’T SEE” EXHIBIT AT BENTON COUNTY FAIRThe Vinton Police Department; working in cooperation with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Benton County Above the Influence Coalition, and the Io...
Horticluture Contest at the Fair is seeking more entries for 2nd show
Click to view details for the contest at the Fair!...
Benton County Fair Kicks off with Several 4-H Entries
The 4-H building is full of displays from the 4-H clubs in the area. Cloverbuds are the youngest who make presentations for the fair. There are several Photos from the Fair on Wednesday mor...