We want YOU to be at the next Action Academy!

EMILY UPAH, BDG
June 8, 2016 11:01 am

The next and final regular session will be held on  THURSDAY, June 9th from 7:30am-8:30am at the Belle Plaine Area Museum (901 Main St.

'Dream come true:' Birker's Bows & Iowa Crafters brings many artists to 1 store

VINTON TODAY
June 8, 2016 8:41 am

The new store at 117 East 4th Street in Vinton is a dream come true for a rural Vinton woman who has been making and selling craft items from her home.

SpecWar Tactical offers firearms accessories, sportsmen gear in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
June 8, 2016 8:39 am

On May 2, one of Vinton’s newest businesses, SpecWar Tactical, opened its doors at 511 ½ 1st Avenue. SpecWar Tactical has been in business for 9 years online and has recently moved to Vinton.

Breakfast with Branstad: Governor to meet with BDG members in Van Horne June 30

EMILY UPAH, BDG
June 7, 2016 10:47 pm

We are excited to announce that Benton Development Group will be hosting a visit with Governor Branstad on June 30th from 8:30am-10:00am at the Van Horne Community Center.

Don’t let your Vinton Value Dollars EXPIRE!

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
June 6, 2016 5:21 pm

Remember, Vinton Value Dollars expire after 180 days. If you received any during the winter holidays, they will be expiring soon! Don’t let them go to waste! Expiration date is printed near the bottom of the certificate.

Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 23

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 3, 2016 10:02 am

“Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops will want to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville on June 23 beginning at 1:00 p.

Nick Hyland to work as VU summer intern

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
June 2, 2016 11:54 am

The Vinton Unlimited office is excited to announce the addition of Intern, Nick Hyland to the office for the summer. Nick will have the opportunity to help out with the Annual Vinton Unlimited Golf Tournament, Boom-Fest, the numerous bus trips and various other projects throughout the summer.

4th Street Diner News

LINDA LOUGH, HACAP
June 1, 2016 7:29 pm

4th STREET DINER NEWS   4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761   Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Sunday thru Friday.

4th St. Diner News and June Menu

4TH ST. DINER
June 1, 2016 12:26 am

Click to view 4th St. Diner June Menu and news

Vinton Popcorn: History, Mentoring, Commitment, and Creativity=Success

EMILY UPAH, BDG
May 25, 2016 2:16 am

The story of Vinton Popcorn is one that details a great deal of community history, mentorship, commitment and creative minds that have led to today’s success.