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On 05-04-2020, at about 07:45 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 201 East St, Mt Auburn IA, in Benton County.  There were no injuries, no one was present at the time of the first responder’s arrival.  The home is believed to be a complete loss.

Brennen Still celebrated his 13th birthday on Monday with a parade in his honor filled with people from across the area. The Vinton Police Department lead the procession past the Still home. Several friends, family, teachers, elected officials all wishing Brennen a happy birthday were present. Also arriving to entertain was Tom Pingenot who created a bit of fun with the gigantic bubbles that he created while the parade passed by.

The Vinton Community Foundation’s Edwin and Melba Werning City Youth Fund made a donation on Wednesday to the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department for the new splash pad that will soon begin construction.At the presentation were Vinton Community Foundation Directors from left to right, Robin Martin representing Vinton Unlimited and Nathan Hesson representing the Vinton City Council presenting VPRD director Matt Boggess with a check for $20,000.

On Friday, Boomtown annonced that the event will be cancelled this year because of COVID-19. The event is usually held in August, but will resume in 2021.Over the past 13 years, Boomtown has persevered through storms of rain, mud, high winds and flooding to bring you the best pyrotechnic show in the Midwest. However, due to circumstances with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Boomtown event.

Due to COVID-19 part of the fairgrounds will be closed during the Benton County Fair this year.There will be NO open classes (pantry, photography, garden, home Needle work/crafts, flowers), however, the building will be open next year.This is NOT the projects or 4-H building.

On the list of things to do, don't forget to call iVinton...today! I think it's safe to say that the trucks are still in town, barely.Residents have until May 8th to sign up for their site survey!Remember the deal. If you want to have your home ready to be hooked up to iVinton you need to call the office at 319-472-3255. Call and ask one of the ladies in the office to put your home down for a “Site Survey.

Attention, Seniors of Benton County - Homeschoolers, V-S Graduates, Benton Community, CPU...yes you!Unfortunately, this year has been a year that the Class of 2020 will not forget, and many of the rest of us won't either. Let's do something we've never done on Vinton Today!Seniors, (or mom and dad) send in a picture to Vinton Today (if you have access to a cap and gown, feel free to model that for us!) You can send in your senior picture or a funny one reflecting what's happening, put on a mask with your cap and gown if you want, or a funny quarantine pic, maybe next to your computer class online.

On Wednesday evening, around 7:30 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department responded to a second fire report this week. The department was called to a trailer on fire in the Longview Terrace Mobile Home Park off of R Ave. in Vinton.There were no reported injuries.video cred to Robert Parker

It's all about PPE and patients and new shoes and Thai ice cream today as the video worked and we were able to talk to Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont after their second week working in New Jersey with COVID-19 patients. And, the video worked! Enjoy!This week's video!

In a statement from the Vinton-Shellsburg School, the school announced plans for the graduates for a "Downtown Prom." Students are invited dress up in the Prom attire or more comfortable clothing and attend the Prom in their cars. The plans are laid out in their statement below:"There are many challenges we face when trying to plan the 2020 Prom, here are the main ones that have affected our decision-making process:1.