County job openings

BENTON COUNTY
May 16, 2024 11:28 pm

A position is open at the Benton County Clerk's office.   Candidates will need to apply online at www.Neogov.com.   The Title of the position is Judicial Specialists 2, Number 24-03920.

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 3 (Samantha Bevans)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2024 10:52 pm

On the third day of trial, Samantha Bevans, 35, took the stand in her own defense. Instructed by the judge that she didn't have to testify, but that she can testify if she chose.

Iowa Food Pantries Receive $43,000 Worth of Food from Pork Producers

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
May 16, 2024 12:09 pm

Pork producers across Iowa donated more than $43,000 worth of pork to local food pantries during the past few months. It was done in conjunction with the Pork in the Pantry program, organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA).

Deadline Approaching for Century and Heritage Farm Applications

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
May 16, 2024 11:58 am

Farm families will be honored on August 15 at the Iowa State FairThe June 1 deadline for eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition is quickly approaching, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging farm families to apply today.

State Auditor Rob Sand Releases a Report on the City of Shellsburg

AUDITOR OF STATE
May 16, 2024 11:45 am

Auditor of State Rob Sand released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Shellsburg, Iowa for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 1 (Family Testimony and Medical Examiner)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2024 11:32 am

Vinton Today - Samanatha Bevans Trial: Day 1Mr. BevansIn the second day of testimony in the murder trial of Jodie Bevans, Bevans' husband Mike continued his testimony.

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 2 (Witness and Technology)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2024 11:32 am

Vinton Today - Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 1Vinton Today - Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 1 (Family Testimony)WitnessJayson Wells a native of Center Point was called to testify next.

Chaplain Reeves assists with Disaster in Nebraska

SALVATION ARMY
May 15, 2024 10:21 pm

When you think of our local Salvation Army service unit, you may think about financial assistance, providing meals for the homeless, providing snacks and hydration for first responders at a scene, or the Bell Ringing Campaign around the holidays.

May 20-June 2, 2024 Click It, Don't Risk It

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
May 15, 2024 4:26 pm

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It, Don’t Risk It high-visibility enforcement effort.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 6-12, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 15, 2024 4:22 pm

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.