UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
April 29, 2024 1:47 pm

UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.

Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 29, 2024 12:00 pm

As temperatures rise, rural roadways will soon see an increase in farm equipmentPlanting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing the roadways with farm machinery.

Power outage caused by lightning strike

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2024 11:54 am

In a conversation with Kevin Kirchner, the General Manager of the Light Plant he explained that the power outage in Vinton on Sunday was due to a lightning strike.

Operation Quick Find for missing girl

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2024 11:40 am

An Operation Quick Find has been issued for Alison Kay Harris. Harris is 16 years old and last seen on April 25. She is a white female 5'1" and weighs approximately 115 pounds.

Riverview Center works for those affected by Sexual Assault in Iowa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2024 10:31 am

Amy Buckley of the Riverview Center, met with the Benton County Supervisors as part of an effort to bring awareness to April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Deadline approaches for Faith in Action Labor Project Submissions

BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
April 28, 2024 1:48 pm

Each year, Blessed Hope Community Church holds a Faith in Action in town mission trip. The church is making plans now for their 2024 trip. Labor Projects are needed, nominate someone today! Could you or someone you know benefit from free labor services such as yard work, cleaning, light construction, painting/scraping, etc.

Man Who Downloaded Child Porn After Conviction Pleads Guilty

VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2024 11:04 am

Was residing in a state residential facility and used an employee’sphone to view and download child pornography  A man who received child pornography over the internet while in a residential facility for a prior child pornography charge pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

City Council Meeting 4/26/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 26, 2024 12:05 am

The City Council met on Thursday, night. Following a call to order, roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the agenda, consent agenda were approved. The following was also approved were the council work session & meeting minutes of April 11, 2024.

Molina Healthcare Notices sent in error

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 25, 2024 12:31 pm

VGH is aware of notices being sent from Molina Healthcare to patients that their PCP is being changed. Please note the letter is an error! No PCP changes are occurring.

Rite of Confirmation at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Garrison

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2024 12:10 pm

On Sunday, April 21, St. Mark Lutheran Church welcomed Katelyn Fleming as a communicant member through the Rite of Confirmation.   Katelyn is pictured with Pastor Adam Baumann.