Localized Flooding in Vinton following storm on Friday Night

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 18, 2025 10:45 am

Friday night found me driving into Vinton on the heels of the storm that had just gone through. In LaPorte City, trees had blown over or had been struck by lightning.

Salvation Army Offers School Clothing Vouchers

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
August 14, 2025 10:16 pm

 Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers to purchase school clothing. Call 319-560-1921 for a voucher.The voucher is only for use at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition New Shirt Designs Available

BCSPC
August 14, 2025 12:26 pm

Each year Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition offers a new shirt design for sale to help support the efforts of the group.The online store will close in one week.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
August 14, 2025 12:09 pm

Last year, in the final four weeks of summer, 45 people died on roadways in Iowa; Nearly 30% of those fatalities were caused by impaired driving*. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement statewide to support enforcement efforts aimed at decreasing impaired driving.

Vinton City Council Minutes 7/24/25

CITY OF VINTON
August 13, 2025 2:02 pm

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGJULY 24, 2025A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 24th day of July 2025 in City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00pm.

Rausch among 16 "Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Artists" at Iowa State Fair

IA DEPT OF AG AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
August 13, 2025 11:48 am

Annual calendar contest highlights Iowa students’ artwork and their connections to Iowa agricultureIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2025-2026 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

Iowa GOP lawmakers reject task force idea to change IPERS

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 13, 2025 11:48 am

By Robin OpsahlSeveral Iowa Republican lawmakers have assured Iowans there is not significant interest in making changes to the state’s public retirement system after the idea was suggested last week by members of a task force appointed by the governor.

Class of 1980 celebrates 45th Reunion

VINTON TODAY
August 13, 2025 12:03 am

The class of 1980 reunited to share memories and a good time  on Saturday, August 9th. The group met at the Ultra Lounge at Berry's Lanes and welcomed all class members who graduated or attended school with the class during their time in Vinton.

Gov. Reynolds directs Iowa National Guard to support immigration enforcement

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
August 13, 2025 12:02 am

In response to a request by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Governor Reynolds has directed the Iowa National Guard to commence a supportive federal Title 32 mission alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) beginning September 8, 2025.

Healthy Kids Iowa Food Distribution

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 12, 2025 11:04 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) had a great day providing Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution at Vinton-Shellsburg School and Benton Community School. We appreciate the work of HACAP in making this opportunity available to Benton County families.