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Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot for 2024
There's nothing like stepping into the Voting Booth, looking at your ballot and thinking, "Oh crud! What's this???" This year there will be two Constitutional Amendments on the Iowa 2024 ballot. The f...
Rippel talks election with Vinton Lions Club
Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel spoke today at the Lions Club, providing insights into the election process on the first day of absentee ballot voting. During her presentation, Rippel explained th... Clipper Corner Holds 6th Annual Gift of Hope Fundraiser
Since 2018, each October Clipper Corner pulls out all the stops to help the Gifts of Hope Foundation with their fundraising efforts. The shop is in its 39th year and is using the fundraiser to lend a ... It's getting Scare-crow-y out there!
Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is at it again! With the help of so many of our area businesses, you can now see all of the creative Scarecrows around town! To see all of the entries and to vote ... Digging Deep with Vinton-Shellsburg FFA at the State Soils Evaluation Contest
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Wednesday, October 2nd the State-Qualifying Soils Team competed in the FFA State Soils Evaluation CDE at Ames, Iowa. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter was lucky enough... October 16 (first day for absentee voting) General Election Notice
Editor’s Note: to view sample ballots click here. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the General Election will be held on Tuesd...
VFD hosts Fire Prevention Week with Fire Truck Rides and Safety Demonstrations
The Vinton Fire Department once again brought excitement and education to the community for Fire Prevention Week. The department engaged elementary students and families with fun and interactive activ... Johnson Family Recognized for 150 years of Farming Ownership
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship recognized several Benton County family farms at the Iowa State Fair. A total of 439 Century and Heritage Farm Families were honored at the eve... FFA Seeking Assistance in Preparing Blessing Bags
This year as part of the FFA Living to Serve Plan. the group is creating blessing bags to deliver to the homeless in Indianapolis, Indiana near our FFA National Convention. "Last year we had gone to a... Iowa Pork Signs 19 Cyclones to NIL Deals, Pledges $35,000 to Food Banks
The Iowa Pork Producers Association agreed to NIL (name, image, likeness) deals with all 19 Iowa State University student-athletes that participated in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ video tryo...