Christmas Open House Downtown Vinton this Sunday!

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2023 7:28 am

This Sunday there will be events happening in downtown Vinton for the annual Christmas open houses held by area businesses. From 12-4:00 p.m. the stores will be open offering some holiday cheer.

Benton County Extension host Visit with Iowa State Officials & Area Leaders

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 15, 2023 4:17 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach met at the Benton County Access Center in Vinton and hosted President of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen and Vice President of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Jason Henderson.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 15, 2023 3:08 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 6-12, 2023All 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.

4th St. Diner in need of delivery driver

4TH ST. DINER
November 14, 2023 5:48 pm

We are so very saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of one of our dear volunteers, Tom Gallagher. Tom delivered meals for the 4th Street Senior Dining Center in Vinton on Wednesdays and Sundays along with wherever was needed.

Iowa Public Information Board to hear complaints from Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2023 5:29 pm

The Iowa Public Information Board was contacted by this editor along with six other residents concerning actions taken by the Benton County Board of Supervisors.

Vinton Boy Donates to Wesley United Methodist to help the hungry

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2023 4:25 pm

It all started last year after seeing a post by Wesley United Methodist on Facebook. The church was in need of certain items for the food bank. Waylon Struve a 5 year old, well, he's almost 6 he would say, decided that he wanted to use his birthday money to buy food to donate to the food bank.

Be part of the Click

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 14, 2023 12:30 pm

This Thanksgiving, the Vinton Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge all individuals, both drivers and passengers, to prioritize seat belt safety throughout the holiday weekend.

Area Veterans "Flagged" by local Cub Scouts

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2023 10:57 am

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Benton County Board of Supervisors move to appoint, then table appointments

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2023 10:39 am

At Tuesday morning's Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Board of Supervisors moved to appoint a new Board of Health. Supervisor Rick Primmer read off the names for the appointments as the following: Lori Mott, Tai Burkhart, Carl Holmes, Jessica Fairbanks, and Mike Barnes.

Vinton Public Library to be closed for Inventory and Thanksgiving

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2023 5:49 pm

The Vinton Public Library has announced that they will be closed for inventory on November 14 & 15.The library will also be closed on Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving, but will reopen on Saturday, November 25th from 9 a.