Flags Retired by Local Legion Members

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 4:02 pm

Legion members carried out the "Unserviceable Flag Ceremony" on Flag Day last week. The Legion has been honoring the worn flags across the nation with solemn retirement ceremonies since September of 1937.

Former Urbana Police Chief Sues City of Urbana, Mayor and City Clerk

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 3:23 pm

The former Urbana Police Chief was put on leave last April following a move by the Urbana City Council. The council handed over the oversight authority to the "City Administrator.

City Council Notes for 6/13/24 Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 10:48 am

The Vinton City Council met on Thursday evening for their first June meeting.  meetings. The meeting was called to order followed by a roll call with all members present, Ron Hessenius, Rylie Pflughaupt, Tami Stark-Mahood, Zach Parmater, Wesley Recker, Andrew Elwick and Mayor Bud Maynard.

Samantha Bevans Sentenced to Life in Prison

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2024 11:07 pm

Samantha Bevans was found guilty of First Degree murder in the death of her stepmother Jodie Bevans. Sentencing was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14.

Lawsuits promised, One Delivered to Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 14, 2024 11:51 am

In the Benton County Supervisor Meeting held on May 28, 2024, former Benton County Attorney, David Thompson said, "you have more lawsuits out there that are pending, that you haven't disclosed to the public yet," and "How many more lawsuits do you want? Because you know you have more out there that the public's not aware of.

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail puts Vinton on the Map

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 13, 2024 8:52 pm

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail has certainly been a bright spot in Vinton. On June 9th, a Facebook page called, "Iowa Road Trip" gave a glowing review of Vinton's trail.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Shows Skills in Summer

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2024 2:05 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members have spent weeks preparing for various state and district contests. The competitions were held at the Kirkwood and Iowa State University campuses.

Benton County Fair Activities June 13-23 (Fair Book)

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
June 13, 2024 12:47 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg July Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 13, 2024 11:45 am

Severe weather expected on Thursday

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
June 12, 2024 4:44 pm

The complete packet is below. The following information is typed out and included for the seeing impaired. â— Confidence is high in the time being within 2-10 PM● The primary risks with severe storms are large hail and damaging winds, some of which may be significant ● Also Thursday will bring 95-100 ° heat indices south of U.