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A few of our favorite photos of 2016
A year in pictures....today we share with you some of our favorite images from 2016. Photos that capture our people, our news, our days of celebration and our moments of anguish. And yeah, 2016 brough... Vinton Lions present check to V-S Sports Boosters
Vinton Lions present a check for $1,200 to the Vinton Shellsburg Sports Boosters in December, from concession trailer proceeds at football games. They expressed thanks to the patrons who buy funnel ca... Blue Creek Christmas: Electronic light display continues celebrating music, colors of the season
Three days after Thanksgiving, Aaron Maue spent a Sunday night hurrying from the computers inside his house to the light displays and breaker boxes outside, trying to get and keep his electronic light... Benton County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes, Dec. 20
December 20, 2016
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Frese and Wiley present, Hertle was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Unless othe...
Benton County authorities investigating Christmas evening shooting in Van Horne
The Benton County Sheriffs' Office responded to a reported shooting in Van Horne around7:15p.m this evening . A 38 year old Belle Plaine man was taken to St. Luke's Hospital with unknown injures and s...
Suspect named in Christmas shooting in Van Horne
Steele Lee Unkrich: Arrested after Van Horne shooting on the evening of Dec. 25.
Steele Lee Unkrich, 24, of Van Horne is being held in the Benton County Correctional facility after being charged wit... Vinton Police Department welcomes first K-9 officer; thanks all donors
Officer Ben Parmater and Gino
The Vinton Police Department is proud to announce that its first K-9 unit has begun protecting and serving the citizens of Vinton. "Gino" is a 1 ½ year-ol... High School Students encouraged to compete in video contest
IRFA Urges Iowa High School Students to Compete in 7th Annual "Fuel the Future" Video Contest
Submission deadline January 13th
With winter break just around the corner, Iowa high school s...
Angel Tree provides record 336 children with gifts, clothing
Thanks to the work of many volunteers and local donors, 336 area children and teens will receive gifts of toys and/or clothing via the Angel Tree program in Vinton this Christmas season.
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Get the most accurate public health information with greater speed by sharing your email address and/or cell number with Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Public Health Department.
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