Coffee with a Cop enjoyed by VGH Nursing and Rehab Residents

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 4, 2023 11:59 pm

It's never good if the cops show up at your door...unless you invited them over for a cup of coffee and a chat. That's what the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab did on Wednesday.

Benton County Community Foundation's Grant Deadline Approaching

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
October 4, 2023 5:50 pm

The deadline to submit grant applications to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 grant cycle is 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 15. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5:00 p.

Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones today at 1:20 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
October 4, 2023 11:41 am

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

Vinton Kiwanis welcome new members and appoint leadership

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
October 3, 2023 8:17 pm

On Tuesday, the Kiwanis Club of Vinton installed their new members, officers and board members.In the first picture is the installation of new club members this past year.

"Safety is my Superpower"

FFA
October 3, 2023 12:14 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  “For my first Ag Safety Day, I had a good time helping the kids learn about safety. I thought seeing all of the kids try new things was really cool to see,” Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Member Dallas Fairbanks said.

Plans underway to celebrate the Country's 250th

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 3, 2023 12:14 pm

By  Robin OpsahlAs the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, federal organizers are asking Iowa and other states to start preparing for celebrations of American history.

Veterans Park Rededication

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 2, 2023 6:06 pm

On Friday, after months of hard work to prepare Veteran's Park to reopen, it was ready for its dedication. Area veterans gathered for the ceremony along with area residents and city officials.

Election Information: Benton County School Districts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2023 8:27 pm

The 2023 City/School Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Information about voter registration is at the bottom of this column)The following candidates and public measures are included on the November ballot for Benton County.

Benton Co. EMS Assoc.on Ballot - receives Financial aid from ARPA through Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2023 8:23 pm

Updated: This is on the Supervisor's Agenda for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 to be revised to change the date to June 30, 2025.---Second Update:The Benton County EMS Association has requested the following levy to be placed on the ballot, this coming November.

Election Information: Community College

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2023 8:16 pm

The 2023 City/School Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Information about voter registration is at the bottom of this column)The following candidates are included on the November ballot for the districts listed in Benton County.