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Livestock & Meats Mastery: VS FFA Takes on State CDEs

Zane Helter, Ali Lutz, Ciara Dods, and Levi Lutz competed in State Meats Judging. 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 Kru...

Garbage Pick Up in Vinton Change for Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday….Garbage pickup for Vinton residents whose pick up is scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday…Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday....
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No Regular Email Monday – Even the Inbox is Taking a Day Off

Vinton Today will be observing Labor Day this Monday, which means there will be no regularly scheduled outbound email. Even the email server needs a day to kick back and grill a hot dog or two.If some...

Vinton’s New Parks & Recreation Director is a Hometown Kid Who Never Really Left

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 i...

Area Schools Kick Off New School Year with Patriotism and Excitement

The first day of school is always filled with a unique mix of excitement, jitters, and new beginnings, and Monday was no exception for Benton County students. From Shellsburg Elementary to all of the ...
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AG Bird Congratulates Deputy Joyce Graduation from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

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 Fr...

Roadside Chat - Kids On The Bus - Slow The Car Down, Slow The Car Down

“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 c...

Reminder from the City of Vinton: Brush & Compost Hours

 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 – 7:00...
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AG Bird Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Respect Privacy & User Safety

Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states demanding Instagram respect the safety and privacy of Instagram users and add controls to its new location sharing featur...

Vinton Sends Boomtown Out with a Bang in Final Fireworks Spectacle

A montage of the The Benton County Fairgrounds roared to life one last time for Boomtown as it held its final show in 2025, capping off years of explosive tradition with an unforgettable night of fireworks, fun, and c...
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