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Benton County Jail recognized as the Best of the Best
The Benton County Jail is the place that you want to go...if you have to go to jail.The Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association recognized Benton County Jail as "Best of the Best" in 2019. In their statement, they said the following concerning the jail."2019 is the second year the “Best of the Best” jail award has been presented. To be considered for the award, several things are taken into consideration. The Lions Club Donates to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
Every November, with the assistance of local Boy Scout troop 47, the fire department and Fareway the Lions Club has a chili supper on the same evening as the Holiday Parade that kicks off the Christmas season in Vinton.The club raised $4,000 that was donated to support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.The Honor Flight Network is a national network that is comprised of 140 “hubs”, one of which is the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Conflict of Interest and Gender Balance face the City Council
These two topics came to a head in both choosing the next Council Member for the City Council 2nd Ward Seat and in the appointment of a VMEU/VMCU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities/Communication Utilities) board member. As Ron Elwick stepped down from his position in the 2nd Ward, and there were no candidates for the 2nd Ward seat. At the last council mtg.
Christmas Dinner at the Presbyterian Church
For those that need a place to enjoy a Christmas Dinner on Christmas day, feel free to stop in at the Presbyterian Church at noon!The event is free and open to the public!
Angel Tree Deadline Monday, Several Tags Remain
US Bank and Farmers Bank house Angel Trees in their buildings which contain tags listing the needs of area children. There are still several tags on the trees. The deadline for the gifts will be this coming Monday. The tags include the descriptions of necessary items for children. Please be sure to make a trip to the bank to choose a few tags
Surprise!
Get DOUBLE PUNCHES on your ‘holiday lights’ punch card this weekend!Friday, December 13 thru Sunday, December 15.It is the PERFECT opportunity to wrap up your holiday shopping in Vinton!Each week we will continue to draw a winner from the full cards we have collected. All of the full cards will be entered into the grand prize drawing valued well over $500 to be held at the completion of the promotion.
Jared Rude, former Benton County State Trooper in need of Prayer and Support
Jared Rude a former Iowa State Trooper assigned to Benton and Tama Counties suffered a fall at his home last week resulting in a traumatic head injury. Jared served alongside his dad Gregg who was also a State Trooper that was assigned to Benton County in the '80s. In the picture below, the two are shown at the last Iowa Football detail that Gregg served on and Jared's first. Shellsburg woman charged with theft, false ID info and etc.
Dawn Janey Tucker, 40 of Shellsburg, was arrested on Sunday morning, at 1:08 a.m. for driving a stolen vehicle. Officers of the Cedar Rapids Police Department saw a vehicle at about 1:00 a.m. in the 5000 block of Edgweood Rd. NE with a license plate that did not match the description of the appropriate vehicle to which it belonged.The plates came back to a Ford motor home, but the plates came back to a 2014 Nissa Versa that had been reported stolen through the Marion Police Department on October 30th. Santa Visits Skate Center for Breakfast
It's a tradition to visit with Santa over some pancakes, at least in Vinton it is. The skate center was filled with little children waiting for their turn on Santa's knee after filling their tummy with pancakes and sausage. There weren't cookies and milk for Santa, but he was too busy greeting the children and handing out goodies to each of them after a round on his knee. Faces of Benton County Nominee: Dylanne Schrock
MEET DYLANNE SCHROCK, a young advocate for inclusivity making a difference in Benton County!Dylanne is a 16-year-old student from Urbana and a junior at Center Point-Urbana High School.Dylanne was nominated for Faces of Benton County by her dad, Mike Schrock.“[Dylanne] is a motivated and kind-hearted young lady,” Mike wrote on Dylanne’s nominating form.