Anderson Creek Estate development moving forward

FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST
August 1, 2019 3:14 pm

On Tuesday, July 30th, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust hosted an open house for anyone interested in hearing more about the Anderson Creek Estate development and learning more about the steps needed to move forward with the purchase of a lot and building a new home.

Benton County Community Foundation Distributes $114,500+ to Local Organizations

VINTON TODAY
July 31, 2019 8:58 pm

The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) held its 2019 grant awards ceremony at the Van Horne Community Center on July 30, announcing the distribution of $114,599.

What Are The Wood Stakes For?

IVINTON
July 31, 2019 8:59 am

Vinton is awash in wood stakes, various fiber system construction equipment and small plastic flags in the ground. The plastic flags mark where various utilities are.

Science Saturday: It's a Wonderful, Weather-ful World!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 30, 2019 7:19 am

Children learned about the weather on Saturday while at the Benton County Nature Center.  The staff entertained the children with a book about weather and had several hands on activities for the children to participate in.

Vinton is boring, boring, boring which is exciting, Exciting, EXCITING!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 30, 2019 3:24 am

iVinton is being "built" as we speak. If you drive around the southern part of town you'll see orange flags all over the city right of ways, as well as other flags of yellow and white which are marking all of the underground utilities for the cable company to run the conduit that will house the fiber for iVinton.

Corner of Marvin Lindsey Complex site of Second Accident in 2 months

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 29, 2019 9:47 pm

Last month a car went off the corner of 61st St. Lane, south of Vinton. The corner of the Marvin Lindsey Baseball Complex was the site of yet another accident on Sunday evening.

Trenching vs. Boring of Duct for Fiber

IVINTON
July 27, 2019 12:48 pm

We've had some questions about getting the duct in the ground by boring or trenching. Here's all you ever want to know about the two methods that will be used from Dave Fridley with FARR Engineering, the firm that designed and is overseeing construction of our fiber network.

Positive Developments in Financing Delay iVinton Rate-Setting

IVINTON
July 24, 2019 9:38 pm

A new and positive development in the financing package for iVinton has resulted in a slight delay in setting prices. According to Tom Richtsmeier, the utility’s General Manager, the board is working hard to provide the best possible value, and doing that requires some re-evaluation of the estimates about initial rates and offerings.

V-S School Supplies Lists 2019-20

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2019 8:36 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary 2019-20 School Supply List3 Year Old Preschool (Shellsburg Only)One 2-pocket folder (NO PRONGS)1 box 8-10 count washable markers4 glue sticksLARGE backpack1 box Kleenex1 pkg.

150+ Women recognized as part of Vinton Sesquicentennial

VINTON TODAY
July 21, 2019 12:04 pm

By Ann HarrisonThis idea came from listening to a Western Illinois College history professor speak about the importance of recognizing all parts of our heritage.