Santa drops off another round of gift tags for Angel Tree

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2022 3:37 pm

Vinton Today just had a note from one of Santa's elves. A new delivery of gift tags for the Angel Tree program have been delivered to Farmers Savings Bank and Trust and US Bank.

Iowans should never provide their EBT Card number or PIN to others

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
December 7, 2022 11:51 am

The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa    Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT Departcards.

Benton Community Schools asks residents in the district for $48.5 Million

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2022 4:12 am

The Benton Community School District is seeking the approval of voters in the district to pass a 48.5 million dollar referendum. Property owners would be taxed at $4.

Benton County 40-8

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2022 3:06 pm

40-8 is an independent , by invitation, honor organization of male and female, US veterans.The 40-8 is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well-being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charities, and endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse training.

Would you like to give a gift of food to the food insecure?

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 5, 2022 4:38 pm

The Wesley Methodist Church food pantry has 107 registered households, sometimes serving 127 people a month. Last month the church served over 200 people! If you can help the pantry, they accept monetary or food donations by the case.

Highway 150 Urbana Roundabout is Now Open!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2022 4:36 pm

The roundabout on Highway 150, at the Urbana corner is now open for business!Be cautious as you approach the corner, the speed limit is 20 mph on the roundabout.

Santa stops to visit at Farmers Savings Bank's Open House

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2022 10:07 am

During Friday's Holiday Open House, Santa made his way to see the children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Avery and Henry Halstead stopped to visit with Santa and tell him their requests for Christmas this year.

Benton FFA Fall Career Development Events Recap

BENTON COMMUNITY FFA
December 3, 2022 6:14 pm

Breck Coffland, Chapter ReporterThe Benton Community FFA participated in four CDEs (Career Development Events) this fall at various locations throughout the state of Iowa.

Roundabout to open December 9th, or thereabouts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 2, 2022 1:57 pm

I've had the question posed to me a lot since summer. "When is the roundabout going to be done at the Urbana corner?" I've learned to explain that just because there's a date it doesn't necessarily mean that the road will be open.

Salvation Army makes Cashless Donations Possible!

SALVATION ARMY
December 1, 2022 1:43 pm

Have you ever said, “It's too cold out to ring the bell!?” We can move the kettle inside Fareway when that would be helpful! Call Julie at 319.329.