A request from some of our local veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 22, 2024 7:20 pm

As the 4th of July rolls around, and fireworks are now being sold in town, I've had requests to ask residents to refrain from shooting them off in town.

Benton County Treasurer's Office is Hiring

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2024 6:06 pm

The Benton County Treasurer’s Office is hiring a Motor Vehicles Clerk. This position is responsible for assisting the public by accurately processing motor vehicle transactions as directed by the State of Iowa.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of June 10-16, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 21, 2024 10:59 am

 All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Iowa County Recorders Association benefits the Pink Tractor Foundation

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2024 10:46 am

Each Summer the Iowa County Recorders Association meets for continuing education in one of the State's six Districts, and last week Okoboji was the meeting destination.

Iowa scores in 50-state education rankings decline from years past

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
June 20, 2024 11:46 am

By Jack O'ConnorIowa scored relatively well in education rankings among the states, but with declining test scores and on-time high school graduation rates decreasing, the state has fallen from its highs of previous years, according to a new report from the Annie E.

Olivia Hanson Crowned the Benton County Fair Queen for 2024

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2024 8:06 am

On a rainy Wednesday evening, following the FFA Awards night in the Grandstands, the new Benton County royalty and her court were named. Two candidates for the title of 2024 Benton County Fair Queen had submitted their names as competitors for the race, Grayce McClintock and Olivia Hanson.

Benton County 4H Static Project Winners

BENTON COUNTY 4-H
June 20, 2024 7:06 am

Local competitions are happening at the Benton County Fair this week. Judging has commenced and the winners have been chosen in many of the categories.

Kelly Steffen Named 2024 National Lowell Milken Center Fellow

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 19, 2024 5:04 pm

The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Kelly Steffen, a social studies teacher at Vinton-Shellsburg High in Iowa.

There will be no email on Juneteenth

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 18, 2024 11:13 am

In recognition of the national holiday of Juneteenth, there will be no outgoing email on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The holiday was established in 2021 by President Biden.

Benton County Fair Events

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2024 9:44 pm

It's Fair week in Benton County! Come on out and enjoy some fun and entertainment! Below are some of the highlights of the week!Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.