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.

Warranty Deed Land Transfer 8/1/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 12, 2025 10:44 pm

BERRY KIMBERLEY K to BERRY KIMBERLEY K, BERRY JAMES L JRVINTON TREANORS ADDITION Lot: 5 Block: 5VINTON TREANORS ADDITION Lot: 8 Block: 5KINNEY DAVID A

Vinton Fire Department recognized by Downtown Mural

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 12, 2025 11:44 am

In every town, there are people who answer the call-not for a paycheck, but because they care. In Vinton, those people wear the uniform of the Vinton Fire Department.

Warranty Deed Land Transfer 7/31/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 11, 2025 1:12 pm

BRECHT RANDY J to BRECHT TAYLOR SE SW 17-82-9VOLESKY DENNIS J, VOLESKY DEBRA L    to JA VOLESKY FARMS LLCSW 20-83-10SE 20-83-10SE SE 20-83-10PETRIK

Mark Your Calendar for August 26

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
August 11, 2025 1:12 pm

Voters can begin requesting absentee ballots on August 26.  The Regular City-School Election is on Tuesday,  November 4, and now is a great time to start planning your vote.

Warranty Deed Land Transfers 7/30/25

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
August 11, 2025 11:24 am

THEBEAU JENNA, THEBEAU BRETT to EWING TAYLOR, EWING LOGANPAR E SE SE 5-84-9NE NE 8-84-9HOWARD WESLEY P, HOWARD ANN to WPH INCNE NW 23-83-9RETZ DREW E,

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
August 11, 2025 11:23 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.

Belle Plaine man charged after throwing knives at Officers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 10, 2025 11:32 pm

23-year-old Atreyu Michael Tarbill of Belle Plaine is facing several charges after throwing knives at officers who responded to a call to his home, allegedly.