Fowler Sentenced in September 2018 Shooting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 3, 2019 9:26 am

Lyle Arthur Fowler II was sentenced on the latest charges filed against him in Benton County as a result of the September 7, 2018 shooting incident in which Fowler was arrested after firing several shots in the direction of Vinton Officers Ben Parmater and Katlyn Schimerowski.

Vinton Unlimited Plans October 21 Grant Workshop

VINTON UNLIMITED
October 2, 2019 10:56 pm

To introduce Vinton’s new Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant, Vinton Unlimited is holding an introductory workshop for potential applicants. Attendees will have the opportunity to preview the application and ask specific questions.

Virginia Gay Hospital welcomes David Lane, PA-C

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 2, 2019 7:44 am

Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of David Lane, PA-C as an Emergency Room/Hospitalists. David recently completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Iowa.

Brandon Hosts annual homemade Chicken Noodle dinner

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 2, 2019 7:07 am

Several made the journey to the Methodist Church in Brandon on Saturday to be treated to a warm homemade meal of chicken and noodle, mashed potatoes, squash, green beans, rolls, dessert and miscellaneous goodies.

The Enchanted Forest visited Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2019 3:49 pm

Several area children, some in costume dressed like princesses visited the Presbyterian Church's Enchanted Forest on Saturday. The church set up several stations across the park, as well as providing food for the children and goodie bags.

Hey Buddy, the road is Muddy...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2019 3:39 pm

When you see a sign that says "Rock Ends" it's not poopoing your favorite '70's group it's telling you that you are about to be driving in mud.Click here to watch at about the 1:43 mark where there is a discussion about what is happening to people that are listening to Siri rather than paying attention to their surroundings.

The Vinton Depot to get New Roof

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
October 1, 2019 7:26 am

Wow, are we excited! The Benton County Historical Society (BCHS) is looking ahead with plans for the Vinton Depot. We have received a $10,000 grant from the Benton County Community Foundation and a $42,000 HRDP grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation asks you to “Round Up for Hope”

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 1, 2019 7:20 am

Owner, Karilea Ries and VGHHCF Director, Robin Martin discuss the new Round Up for Hope campaign. Both businesses owned by Ries, Camerons’ Clothing and Henkle Creek Mercantile, will be participating in the October initiative to raise funds for the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation’s Gifts of Hope Fund.

Farm Safety Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 30, 2019 7:26 am

Dick Flickinger was probably the highlight of the day for children who attended the Farm Safety Day on Saturday at the Fairgrounds.A soft-spoken man, at 83 Dick came to speak to the children about why they were there, Farm Safety.

FEMA's David Maurstad visits Vinton view progress following devastating floods

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 27, 2019 6:29 am

FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation & Insurance David Maurstad visited Vinton on Thursday morning. Touring various parts of Vinton that have been affected by flooding in the last several years.