Benton Community referendum defeated

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2023 10:45 pm

In the unofficial voting results, the Benton Community School District Public Measures were defeated. The Measure BE, with 2,099 votes, 1,349 voters said no while 750 said yes.

Daddy Daughter Dance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2023 12:35 am

Bringing along their dads, uncles, grandpa's or family friend, the Vinton Skate Center was the place to be last week. Several little girls arrived in their pretty dresses, and their hair all in curls, and several were just going with the casual attire.

March Veteran of the Month, Cindy Briggs

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
March 3, 2023 10:18 am

Cindy Briggs always knew she would join the military; a girl wanting to follow in her father’s footsteps.   She accomplished that sense of fulfillment and joined the US Navy in 1972.

V-S FFA is on to District Contests

VINTON TODAY
March 3, 2023 10:18 am

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Monday, February 20th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter sent several contests to the Southwest Sub-District Competitions at AEA 267 in Cedar Falls.

If you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse, you may be entitled to assistance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2023 10:16 am

Sometimes you think "I'll be fine, I don't need any help..." and then you might realize that there is a bit of help out there that you didn't know about.

Birker Appointed to Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 1, 2023 8:43 am

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the individuals who have been appointed to serve on the Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council.

Mini Golf at the Library?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2023 5:44 pm

It's not often that you see golf balls and golf clubs inside the library unless you see kids having fun at the library!The staff at the Vinton Public Library set up a mini golf course for children to enjoy on Saturday.

$1M in Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Two Benton County Communities

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
February 28, 2023 11:50 am

 Benton Development Group announced that more than $1M in disaster relief grants had been awarded for communities in Benton County. Atkins will receive $620,000, and Belle Plaine has been awarded $475,000.

Nominate Conservation Leaders for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Awards

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
February 27, 2023 12:46 pm

Individuals and families will be recognized at the 2023 Iowa State Fair Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families in their communities for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Iowa Lottery CEO, former Benton County resident, battling Colon Cancer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 26, 2023 5:12 pm

Matt Strawn, 49, the CEO of the Iowa Lottery, announced he was diagnosed with colorectal aka colon cancer following a screening in January. Strawn has served as the CEO since 2019 A Benton County native, formerly from Van Horne, said, "Following a recommended screening in late January, I received a colorectal cancer diagnosis.