OPERATION GREEN LIGHT SHINING A LIGHT ON THE SERVICE OF LOCAL VETERANS

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
November 8, 2023 9:21 am

 Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform.

Benton County 2023 Unofficial Election Results

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
November 7, 2023 9:32 pm

Final Unofficial ResultsNotice the results are considered "unofficial" until they have been verified and approved at a later date. Any errors in these are the fault of the typist aka editor.

Area residents involved in Accident near Jesup

BUCHANAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
November 7, 2023 12:42 pm

On Thursday, November 02, 2023 at approximately 6:25 pm, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 2200 block Black Hawk-Buchanan Avenue, south of Jesup.

Vinton Legion among recipients of Pork Loin for Veteran's Day Celebrations

VINTON TODAY
November 7, 2023 11:59 am

As Veterans Day approaches, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation provided community organizations with meals to help keep their Veterans Day celebrations alive in towns across Iowa.

Appropriateness of questioning Appropriateness is not Appropriate

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 7, 2023 11:57 am

Following the special Supervisor meeting last Thursday, Supervisor Rick Primmer announced at Tuesday's regular session that the county's insurance suggested that public comments should be limited to three minutes per person, rather than the free-for-all that the supervisors entertained last week.

Benton County Angel Tree now accepting applications

VINTON TODAY
November 7, 2023 11:45 am

Benton County Angel Tree is now accepting applications for help with Christmas through December 7. If you receive any kind of assistance from the government and live in Benton County your family is eligible.

City of Vinton Leaf Pickup happening now!

CITY OF VINTON
November 7, 2023 11:35 am

UPDATED:City of Vinton leaf pickup is in full swing! The Street Department will be picking up leaves as long as they are plentiful and weather permits.

Supervisors reject legal representation for former Board of Health

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 7, 2023 10:22 am

In last week's Benton County Supervisor meeting, the Benton County Attorney Ray Lough brought legal representation to address the former   Board of Health concerns.

Election Day is Tomorrow

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 6, 2023 9:02 am

The 2023 City/School Election will be held tomorrow,  on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.

A Morning View of the Courthouse

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 4, 2023 7:03 pm

Adam Geissinger had the same reaction that I had just the night before. A breathtaking view of the courthouse. I am always fascinated by the courthouse alone, but add a gorgeous sky behind it and you just have to stop and appreciate the view.