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Lost Owner

This little dog was found wondering around the Lutheran Home/VanSteenhuyse Funeral home. There were not tags or collar. If he belongs to you, let us know and we'll put you in touch with the folk...

Use the North Entrance at the Library until Further Notice

Again we ask your indulgence. The west foyer of the library is being painted – the last hurrah so to speak. Please use the NORTH entrance until further notice. ...

Benton County sees first new-style Iowa license plate

Although the Benton County Treasurer's Office has not yet received any shipments of the new style of state license plates, Treasurer Kelly Geater and her staff were surprised when a personalized plate...

Benton County sees first new-style Iowa license plate

Although the Benton County Treasurer's Office has not yet received any shipments of the new style of state license plates, Treasurer Kelly Geater and her staff were surprised when a personalized plate...

Meet the Grand Old Lady, The Ray House

Written by Melody Snow At the turn of the last century Vinton was booming with expansion. Businesses were growing, money was flowing, the train was carrying people hither and yon, and high society ...

Gino catches a fleeing suspect; man arrested on outstanding warrants

The Vinton Police Department K-9 Unit was requested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office early Thursday morning around 7:35 AM to assist a deputy in apprehending 24 year old Jordan Dale Turner who ra...

Meet the Grand Old Lady, The Ray House

Written by Melody Snow At the turn of the last century Vinton was booming with expansion. Businesses were growing, money was flowing, the train was carrying people hither and yon, and high society ...

Gino catches a fleeing suspect; man arrested on outstanding warrants

The Vinton Police Department K-9 Unit was requested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office early Thursday morning around 7:35 AM to assist a deputy in apprehending 24 year old Jordan Dale Turner who ra...

EDMOND R. LANDUYT SR. 

Edmond R. Landuyt Sr., 92, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, surrounded by his two daughters. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursd...

PAMELA L. KIRBY CHESMORE

Pamela L. Kirby Chesmore, 68, of Urbana, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a long and courageous battle. A cele...