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By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, August 23rd, eight members participated in State Livestock and Meats Judging Career Development Events. Kirsten Pettit, Jameson Demuth, Cole Birker, and Will Kruetner competed in Livestock Judging where the team earned 35th silver placing.The FFA Livestock Evaluation contest consists of judging animals for quality/potential and providing reasons for placings.

Join us for the 5th and Final Nathan’s Miles Glow Run! Location: Nathan's Miles Glow Trail (Near VS High School)Cost: Kids Run: Free 5K: $20Email: readysetglowrun@gmail.comThe free kids run will begin at 6:15 pm near the VS High School. Adult 5K ($20/person) will begin at 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 11. Register at RunSignUp.com (search for Nathan’s Miles).

Thursday night at the City Council meeting, something quietly special happened. The council voted to name Scott Wirth as Vinton’s new Parks and Recreation Director. For most towns, that’s a line item on an agenda. But for Vinton, it’s a little more than that—because Scott isn’t just another hire. He’s one of ours.If you’ve lived here long enough, the name Wirth probably rings a bell.

Benton County will be accepting applications for a full-time Environmental Health and Land Use Administrator through end of day Monday, September 15, 2025. The position will be responsible for managing the environmental health and land use programs by implementing procedures, ordinances, and rules governing these functions. Responsibilities include enforcing state and local public health, environmental, and development regulations; administering the County’s Agricultural Land Preservation Ordinance, a Subdivision Ordinance, and Floodplain Management Ordinance; providing technical expertise to the public; and overseeing environmental investigations, permitting, and compliance activities.

Don't miss the Idiot Jam Saturday, September 6th at 7:00 pm! Hosted by Vinton musician, Todd Frank, this group of acoustic musicians get together annually, coming from across the country for a week of music making! They will hold a show at Farmers Mercantile Hall on Saturday, September 6th at 7:00 pm. This photo is from last year's Idiot Jam, courtesy of Amy Stourac.

Have you wanted to get into the filmmaking? Do you have the chops? Maybe you have the perfect location.Noah Lindauer is seeking a couple of things here in the Vinton area. He is working on a feature film that will film this November.While he's been out of town over the last few years, he's been gaining experience as a cameraman and working with other filmmakers to create meaningful and compelling films.

Film Screening of 'Alive Inside'‘Alive Inside’ is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized and awakened by the simple act of listening to the music of their youth.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Augustus Joyce on his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) in a ceremony held at Valley Church in West Des Moines on Friday. The graduation ceremony was attended by family, friends, and law enforcement officials from across the state.Deputy Augustus Joyce was part of the 321st graduating class and completed the academy’s rigorous 16-week training program that consisted of coursework in policing communications, criminal law, physical fitness, and emergency response.

“The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.” As students head back to classrooms across Iowa next week, this song will be on the tip of our tongues. School buses carry our most precious cargo, and it’s illegal in every state to pass one while the stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing. When you’re approaching a school bus slowing down or stopping, you should stop at least 20-25 feet from the vehicle from either direction.

 The Brush & Compost Yard hours will be strictly followed. Please plan accordingly.August, September, October & NovemberMonday-Friday from 11:00am – 7:00pmSaturday from 10:00am – 7:00pmSunday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm Do NOT dump brush, grass clippings or other yard waste in the ditch if the gate is closed. Misuse of the property will result in permanent closure.