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Benton County Community Foundation event Canceled
Due to the weather, tonight's event has been canceled. Stay tuned for more information concerning award recipients. ...
Vinton’s Big Read announces Art Contest Winners
The Big Read Community Art Contest concluded on Saturday, with a reception at the Vinton Public Library to announce the winners and congratulate everyone who participated. VGFA received 41 submissions... S&J Sanitation Change of Schedule for Friday, January 23
Due to predicted frigid temperatures, S&J Sanitation curbside trash & recycling pickup scheduled for Friday, January 23 will be MOVED to Thursday, January 22. ...
VGH thanks Tree of Lights: Annual Campaign Donors
Tree of Lights Purchases: 2025We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our community for the 2025 Tree of Lights Campaign. The 2025 Tree of Lights contributions provided VGH Hospital ... Be Weather Aware Sunday Night into Monday
Stay safe tonight and into tomorrow!Key Messages
●Cold Weather Advisory area-wide tonight through Monday
morning
●Falling temperatures tonight will combine with gusty northwest
winds of 30-4... Benton County Community Foundation to Award Over $150,000 in Grants
What: The Benton County Community Foundation is holding their 2025 grant awards celebration. Why: The Benton County Co...
Oopsie Daisy
Friday, around noon, on the list of things to do, was to stop in at the bank. A customer pulled into the parking space of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust before accidentally creating a new drive up windo... Former Vinton Resident will be 110 Years young on January 26
On January 26, 2026, Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton, will celebrate her 110th birthday!Alice was a former employee at the County Home and the Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School, until mov... VPRD Community Recreation Facility Survey
Vinton Parks & Recreation is gathering community feedback to help guide future planning for recreation facilities, including a potential new public pool or community recreation center.This short sur...
Steffen Named as a Teaching America250 Award Recipient
Nationwide teaching program awards 51 teachers with $5,000 each in celebration of the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of IndependenceThe Jack Miller Center (JMC), an e...