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Area Residents participate in the Bible Reading Marathon
A group of Vinton residents met on the courthouse lawn to participate in the 2020 Iowa Bible Reading Marathon. Taking the scripture 2 Chronicles 7:14 which says, “If My people who are called by M... What's up with that? Coin Shortage
If you're online at all, or if you've seen signs up at stores that declare there is a coin shortage, you might be like me and you want to ask the local bank, “What's up with that?”I reached out to...
Oak Grove Church puts their Faith in Action
For the 2nd year in a row, the Oak Grove Church put their faith to work. A group of more than 50 members of the church met this past week to minister to people in the community. Faith in Action is a p... Lamont and Lang address area Kiwanis Club
Lillie Lamont and Carli Lang addressed the Vinton Kiwanis Club in Vinton. The two shared several experiences from their time in New Jersey as the fought alongside other healthcare worke... Vinton’s landscape is changing quickly in several areas
The big highlight of the year has been the continued progress of the iVinton project. Something more than a decade in the works. It's been a project that doesn't have a lot of physical things that you... Benton County currently at 20 active COVID-19 Cases
The total cases of COVID-19 cases have risen by 6 in the last week. Benton County numbers are at 75 since the beginning of the pandemic. Currently, out of Benton County's 25,645 residents: ...
Iowa Department of Transportation asking for community input on roundabout
April 9, 2015 one of the most horrific accidents occurred on the Hwy150 intersection on the west edge of Urbana. Killing 5 area youth Quentin Ray Ary, 19, of Vinton; Triston James-Ray Randall, 17, ...
City asks for help with yard waste
At Thursday night's council meeting the topic of garbage, recycling and yard waste came up in discussion. Residents are reminded that yard waste should if possible, be taken to the city brush pil...
County hears Billboard concerns
At last week's Supervisor meeting, area lawyer Mark Mossman addressed the board concerning regulations for billboards. He shared with the Supervisor of his travels through the south and noticed how th... Vinton-Shellsburg distributing meals via Vans
The daily meals that are being provided by the VInton-Shellsburg School District are still being delivered. Rather than using a bus, the meals will arrive via a van for those in Vinton.The same schedu...