New synthetic opioid drug threat recently discovered in Iowa

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Department of Public Health are passing along the following press release about synthetic pain pills in Iowa: The Iowa Department of Public Health, Department of Public Safety, Poison Control Center and Office of Drug Control policy issued an advisory today to warn Iowans of a new synthetic opioid drug threat recently discovered in Iowa.

MentalHealthU (MHU) Mobile App Lists Community Resources in the East Central Region

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2017 12:00 am

By Carol Zander Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) wants to help residents in the nine-county region locate services available to them for mental health, substance abuse, housing, transportation, and other community support services.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA  Dean's List Spring 2017 

VINTON TODAY
July 14, 2017 12:00 am

UNI names area students to Spring 2017 semester Dean's List The following students from Benton County are among the students named to the Spring 2017 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.

Riggle to Volunteer in Washington, D.C. at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation, Premier Patriotism and Government Leadership Conference

VINTON TODAY
July 14, 2017 12:00 am

Wendy Riggle is among 30 American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) volunteers who has the honor of joining 100 high school rising seniors at the 71st American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation July 22-29 in Washington, D.

Luzerne to celebrate 150th Anniversary with Music in the Park

VINTON TODAY
July 14, 2017 12:00 am

Luzerne is planning to host "Music in the Park" as a fundraiser to kick-off its 2018 sesquicentennial celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Luzerne City Park.

Break-ins reported throughout Benton County; several homes in Garrison targeted this week

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton County Sheriff's Department has received reports of break-ins and one stolen vehicle from the Garrison area in the past few days. Although the car has been found, area residents have been reporting the theft of items, especially tools.

Highway 150 projects: Second section of one-lane traffic expected to start Friday

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2017 12:00 am

Drivers leaving or approaching Vinton from the north have been experiencing a one-lane traffic pattern for the past several weeks as crews work on a bridge two miles north of town.

FFA members help with Tilford State Fair Day

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2017 12:00 am

By Frankie Evans, VS FFA Co-Reporter On May 19th, 2017, George Haefner, Shelby McDonald, Madeline Moen, Tailynn Tharp, Riley Bateman, and Franki Evans took a goat, a rabbit, and two chickens to 4th Grade State Fair Day at Tilford Elementary.

Teenagers spared serious injury in three-vehicle accident

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2017 12:00 am

Five teenage girls escaped serious injury in a three-car accident on Highway 150 north of Vinton on Monday afternoon. A driver had stopped her sedan on the northbound lane, as the driver signaled a left turn onto 55th Street Drive, and waited for oncoming traffic.

Summer Picnic Safety Reminders

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2017 12:00 am

Melissa Smith, RN, BSN Director of Home Health/Public Safety July is National Picnic Month and it makes perfect sense to celebrate with all of our favorite foods shared with family and friends.