Workshop on human trafficking set for March 23

VINTON TODAY
March 13, 2017 12:00 am

The Above the Influence Coalition of Benton County, Benton-Iowa DECAT Board & Flourishing Families CPPC and The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking are hosting a free community wide workshop: Stop Human Trafficking, Thursday, March 23 Van Horne Community Center Registration at 8:30; Workshop from 9-12 Light refreshments will be served.

Weather woes: Strange siren sounds, missing shelter key, and snow

VINTON TODAY
March 13, 2017 12:00 am

Last Monday brought a severe thunderstorms with winds up to 90 mph; this Monday brought 8 or more inches of snow. In the course of one week, Vinton residents watched one repair project that resulted from the July 17 tornado, hunkered down for another thunderstorm with 70-90 mph winds and spent this morning shoveling more than 8 inches of snow from a storm that resulted in local schools canceling classes.

8th Grade students attend 16th Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering event at Rockwell Collins

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2017 12:00 am

Five Vinton-Shellsburg8th grade students were among 100 local 8th grade girls at the 16th Annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering event at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids on Feb 27, 2017.

Remanding an error: Appeals court dismisses charges against Ward in 2015 case involving previous job

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton City Manager Chris Ward told the City Council Thursday night that his two-year legal battle with his former employer is over. "I won my case," said Ward, who thanked the council for their support after he was charged with misconduct in office in February of 2015.

Health and Wellness Fair set for Saturday, April 1

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2017 12:00 am

Health is Cool! Don't be Fooled! Virginia Gay Hospital is encouraging all Benton County residents to attend the ThirdAnnual Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 1 from 8 am to Noon.

Extenion Services planning Agronomy workshops for women

VINTON TODAY
March 8, 2017 12:00 am

Agronomy in the Field is a multi-session workshop being offered to women landowners, farmers, conservationists, and other interested women who are interested in learning more about agronomy.

News VSMS signs to honor Mr. Lyle, Mr. McNeill for decades of teaching

VINTON TODAY
March 8, 2017 12:00 am

VSMS student presented Herb McNeill with a sign honoring his 43 years of teaching at VSMS. VSMS students applaud as Mr. Lyle receives the sign made in honor of his 46 years of teaching at VSMS.

Central Lutheran 6th graders honor law enforcement with blue lights

VINTON TODAY
March 8, 2017 12:00 am

For almost all teachers, seeing a student end up in handcuffs, and on TV, represents a very bad day. But for Newhall Central Lutheran 6th grade teacher Dave Runge, Saturday's interaction between students and law enforcement was totally positive.

Smoke from defective heating unit forces Tilford evacuation; everyone OK

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2017 12:00 am

Smoke from a defective heating unit force Tilford Elementary students to go outside for a few minutes just as classes were about to begin on Tuesday morning.

ASAC 5 Year report shows progress in Benton County

VINTON TODAY
March 6, 2017 12:00 am

By David Condry ASAC Prevention Specialist/Project Coordinator Benton County Above The Influence Coalition Below is the 5 year evaluation report from ASAC and the progress made in the county.