FIREWORKS ORDINANCES AND REPORTING VIOLATIONS

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 2, 2025 6:46 pm

Due to changes in state law, there are now permitted times and locations for shooting off fireworks within the city limits of Vinton. Residents will not be in violation of the revised fireworks laws (Code of Iowa, Sec.

Touch a Truck has Tremendous Tuesday Turnout

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 2, 2025 10:17 am

The Vinton Public Library knocked it out of the park when hosting the "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday morning. Children were able to explore everything from a Camaro to a fire truck.

On the Eve of Summer

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
July 1, 2025 12:16 pm

By Faith Hunt NaturalistStep out at dusk and feel the eve of summer greet you. Feel the air as a new breeze moves in, making the midday heat dissipate with ease.

Alana Fleming Crowned 2025 Benton County Fair Queen

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
July 1, 2025 11:34 am

This year the Benton County Fair awarded a new award to the Benton County Fair Queen Candidates. The award is entitiled the "Passion and Purpose Award.

Atkins Roundhouse Area Now Open!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 30, 2025 2:06 pm

We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.

Hands free law in effect July 1

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 29, 2025 1:05 pm

A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are collaborating to educate the public on Iowa’s new Hands-Free Driving Law.

Pastor Johnson Ordained to Serve Area Congregations

VINTON TODAY
June 26, 2025 1:31 pm

On Saturday, June 21, Pastor Zach Johnson was ordained and installed to serve the congregations of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison and Zion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg.

Roadside Chat - Batter Up! Safe Driving Is A Home Run

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 26, 2025 1:31 pm

It’s the season when umpires are calling baseball players from pee-wees to major leaguers into the batter’s box. And this weekend, many Iowans will make the drive to Omaha on I-80 to watch the best teams swing for the fences in the Men’s College World Series.

Be Weather Aware

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
June 25, 2025 4:18 pm

Benton County Emergency Management has released the following weather information packet. Please be aware that if there is severe thunderstorm warnings issued, sirens will sound.

Meth Dealer Receives Prison Time, LPC PD assists in Prosecution

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
June 25, 2025 12:34 pm

Reinbeck Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Time                         A Reinbeck man who obtained a significant quantity of methamphetamine from a source of supply that he had met in federal prison was sentenced June 23, 2025, to 20 years in federal prison.