Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no email

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 19, 2025 4:58 pm

Due to the federal holiday on Monday, there will be no outbound email.A notice for Tuesday's Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting will be posted on the Suervisor's webpage this afternoon, you can find it yourself after 3:30 p.

Meet Derek Marsh, Benton County Assistant Attorney

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 16, 2025 2:47 pm

The Benton County Attorney‘s office has added a couple of new faces to its staff this last year. One of those is Assistant County Attorney Derek Marsh.

Alice Hootman to celebrate her 109th Birthday!

VINTON TODAY
January 15, 2025 9:41 pm

Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton and now a resident of Manor House in Sigourney, Iowa will be celebrating her 109th birthday on January 26, 2025. Alice was an employee at the County Home and later at the Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School.

Vinton-Shellsburg February Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 15, 2025 4:03 pm

City of Vinton has opening on Board of Adjustments & Appeals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 15, 2025 3:31 pm

At Thursday's council meeting it was mentioned that there is one remaining position available on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. It is a 5 year term.

Welcoming New Providers to Our Community

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 14, 2025 5:08 pm

We are excited to introduce the following exceptional healthcare professionals who have joined us to serve the Vinton Family Medical Clinic and Virginia Gay Hospital.

Urbana House fire claims the life of one

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 13, 2025 8:55 pm

In a news release from the Benton County Sheriff's Department, there was a report of a residential fire at 103 Main St. East in Urbana.  "On  January  8th,  2025,  at  approximately  10:44  PM,  the  Benton  County  Sheriff's  Office, Urbana  Fire  Department,  and  North  Benton  Ambulance  responded  to  a  residential  fire at 103 Main Street East in Urbana, Iowa.

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team Wraps-up Productive 2024

VINTON TODAY
January 10, 2025 3:35 pm

The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team completed a successful year of advocating and educating themselves and others about the beef industry and beef production.

Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating in Patient Recommendation

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 10, 2025 1:13 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) has been nationally recognized for its outstanding quality of care by  Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication in the healthcare industry.

Accident near Dysart claims life of 19 Year Old

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 10, 2025 1:06 pm

The Iowa State Patrol has released details about a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m. The crash took place on Highway 21, south of 170th Street.