Decking of the Halls

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 20, 2019 4:59 am

On Saturday morning, area students and several adults began decking the halls. Duane Fisher delivered the greenery to Vinton where orders were sorted behind the high school in preparation for decorating the downtown.

Holiday Lights Punch card returns

VINTON UNLIMITED
November 19, 2019 12:12 pm

Back by popular demand, Vinton Unlimited is offering a ‘holiday lights‘ punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch.

VINTON POLICE K-9 UNIT’S REGULAR TRAINING PAYS OFF AT RECERTIFICATION

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 16, 2019 4:29 pm

The Vinton Police Department’s K-9 unit recently completed two days of recertification testing in Cedar Rapids under the requirements of the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA).

Benton County Introduces Rural Access Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2019 10:20 pm

The Benton County Law Enforcement Agencies in Benton County held an Open House at the new Rural Access Center (RAC) located in the old West School building in Vinton on Wednesday.

Over $3,100 raised for Gifts of Hope in October

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 14, 2019 8:20 pm

The Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation thanks the community for supporting fundraising efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness month this past October.

SHIIP Volunteer speaks to Area Lions Club

VINTON LIONS CLUB
November 14, 2019 6:29 pm

Jennie Anderson, Local SHIIP Volunteer, Presents Information to Lions Club:The mission of SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is to “advocate for, inform, educate and assist consumers on Medicare and related health insurance issues so they can make informed decisions and access resources to address their needs”.

Benton Community Schools and Sheriff's Dept. issue Statement Concerning Threat

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2019 6:21 pm

The Benton County Sheriff's Office received information from the FBI concerning a threat of violence, the threat is believed to have come from the Middle School High School in Van Horne and appeared to be directed at the facility.

Area Thieves Hit another Golf Course

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2019 10:37 am

Following a break-in at the Vinton Country Club resulting in the theft of TV's, and other items, the Wildcat Golf Course in Shellburg was hit last night.

Mother Nature must work for the "other guys"

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2019 7:58 am

At the VMEU/VMCU (Vinton Municipal Electric and Communication Utilities) meetings, last night, progress on the building of the iVinton fiber network has, unfortunately, had to be delayed because of the weather.

iVinton Construction Freezes to a Halt

IVINTON
November 12, 2019 8:27 pm

Boring crews were fighting frost more than a week ago. Central Cable Contractors crew supervisor said it was ranging as deep as a foot below ground covered gravel, and almost as much below grass-covered soil.