Memories and friendships for a lifetime: Viking band seniors reflect on successful season

VINTON TODAY
October 17, 2017 12:00 am

VS Marching Band Regiment seniors join the drum majors in holding the 3rd place trohy the band earned last weekend at Waukee. Drum line members presented a unique gift to coach Andy McDonald.

North Benton Ambulance Awarded Theisen's Grant-AED's Placed in Community

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

North Benton Ambulance was recently awarded a Theisen'sMore for your CommunityGrant to place additional Automated External Defibrillator's in our community.

Two-vehicle accident closes Highway 218 Sunday

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Authorities continue to investigate the crash that closed Highway 218 for an hour or two on Sunday. The Benton County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol, Vinton Police Department, Vinton Fire Department and North Benton Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident causing only apparently minor injuries on Highway 218 northwest of Vinton on Sunday.

Vinton Police Department Weekly Report, Oct. 9-15

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

From the Vinton Police Department All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Three escape electrical fire in rural Vinton

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Three females escaped an electrical fire caused in a laundry room Sunday evening southeast of Vinton. The Vinton, Shellsburg and Urbana fire departments responded to the Goersch residence on 60th Street Lane, where an electrical malfunction with a dryer and/or its wiring filled the home with smoke.

Scouting For Food: Vinton, Shellsburg packs gather items for local food banks

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2017 12:00 am

Scouts who participated (Pack 43 Shellsburg unless otherwise noted) and pictured inside the pantry, left to right: Sam Glynn (Troop 47 Vinton), Leo Glynn, Tyler Cromer (Troop 47 Vinton), Landon Smith (Troop 47 Vinton), Caleb Blattler, and Devin Cromer.

VPRD seeks public input and ideas with survey on city parks

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with its VintonPlays fund drive for a new splash pad and playground for Riverside Park, is seeking a long-term plan for all of Vinton's parks and nature areas.

Benton Soil & Water Conservation to meet, Wed, Oct. 18

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2017 12:00 am

The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, 1705 West D Street in Vinton.

Fire Prevention Week in Vinton to end with VFD pancake breakfast

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Fire Department will wrap up one of its busiest weeks of the year with one of its largest annual fund-raisers. The VFD Pancake Breakfast will take place from 6 a.

Fire Prevention Week to end with Vinton Fire Department pancake breakfast, Sunday

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Fire Department will wrap up one of its busiest weeks of the year with one of its largest annual fund-raisers. The VFD Pancake Breakfast will take place from 6 a.