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National Night Out - Tuesday, August 6, 5-7 p.m.
Join area law enforcement on August 6th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Vinton for a night of fun. The Benton County Sheriff's Department will have the 'Hidden in Plain Sight' trailer available ... VAN HORNE LIBRARY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM THE STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA
The State Library of Iowa announced that the Van Horne Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”Achieving ... Salvation Army thanks donors and offers School Clothing Vouchers
The Salvation Army would like to say, “Thank you for the Donations!” and Offers School Clothing Vouchers to those in need. Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clot... Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 22-28, 2024
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intr...
VGH Celebrates Rick Lazenby's Nearly 20 Years of Dedication and Service
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Rick Lazenby, effective August 9, 2024, after nearly two decades of exemplary service. Rick has been an indispensable member of... Naig Announces Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Pilot Program for Food Banks
Innovative pilot program demonstrates how government, non-profits and the private sector can partner together to address community challenges like food insecurity while also building Iowa’s eco...
Updated weather for tonight Wednesday thru Thursday July 31-August 1
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Benton County Employee Handbook rules change Effective January 1, 2025
On the agenda for discuss and approval were Benton County Handbook changes in sections: 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5.Vacation time for Benton County employees has been a topic of discussion for more than a y...
Incoming Weather for the Next Couple of Days
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Sherbon pleads guilty
Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate who worked at the middle and high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested in January of 2024. Sherbon was charged with Tel...