Influenza Activity Increasing in Benton County

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2018 12:00 am

Surveillance by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Benton County Public Health, and testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory indicate flu activity is increasing.

Extension Service announces Winter Webcast Series

VINTON TODAY
January 24, 2018 12:00 am

The 2018 Winter Webcast series by the ISU Extension service will include a Benton County site on three separate occasions. The events locally will take place at the Van Horne Community Center, from 6:30 to 8 p.

Animal Hoarding: An introduction

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Last week's news of 1,000 or so animals removed from a Vinton residence brought a phrase that is new to many: Animal Hoarding. Yesterday, Benton County Attorney David Thompson filed a legal document entitled a "Petitition For Disposition of Threatened Animals," which is a necessary legal step toward officially removing the animals from the home of Marshall and Barbara (Babs) Galkowski.

Robin Heiken Named to Augustana University's Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Augustana University today announced that Robin Heiken of Norway, IA, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

Vinton-Shellsburg 2018 Debate Team at Iowa High School Tournament

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Back Row: Joanna Hendrickson, Cassie Hazen, Taylor Lint, Lucille Lindsey, Sadie Mauer, Morgan White, Grace Petrzelka Front: Lexi Miller, Makayla Moeller, Alba Caballero By Eric Upmeyer The Vinton-Shellsburg 2018 Debate Team performed exceptionally well at the Iowa High School Speech Association's State Debate Tournament held on the DMACC Campus in Ankeny on January 5th and 6th.

Scam Alert: Be aware of Caller ID Spoofing in this area

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

People are receiving calls from scammers using altered caller ID to make it falsely appear that Virginia Gay Hospital is the caller. The scammers try to sell products or sometimes attempt to gather sensitive personal information.

North Entrance to the Library Temporarily Closed

VINTON TODAY
January 22, 2018 12:00 am

By Virginia Holsten As our painting project continues, the north entrance is closed Patrons need to use the front doors. We apologize for the

Area Wartburg students named to Fall Term Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 19, 2018 12:00 am

Wartburg College has recognized 496 students who were named the 2017 Fall Term Dean's List. Those named to the list include: Natalie Dudley of Walker Maci Griffith of Vinton Katie Hilmer of Dysart Sara Jorgensen of Vinton Trevor Krug of Dysart Weston Krug of Dysart Karly Miner of Van Horne Kylie Miracle of Vinton The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.

Donations collected for Wildthunder Wildlife and Animal Rehabilitation and Sanctuary

VINTON TODAY
January 19, 2018 12:00 am

By Donita Casey, Friends of the Shelter, Inc. This is just some of the donations collected last night for WildthunderWildlife and Animal Rehabilitation and Sanctuary in Independence, as well as $400.

Mount Mercy University congratulates students named to Fall 2017 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 18, 2018 12:00 am

The following students are named to Mount Mercy University's Fall 2017 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.