The sky makes the perfect backdrop

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 15, 2021 4:59 pm

While the snow makes everything outside look clean and beautiful, there is nothing like a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. A few weeks ago Drew Sallee captured this breathtaking photo of the water tower at the Kiwanis Park.

POST PROM DETERMINED TO GIVE OUR SENIORS A MEMORABLE PROM

TRESSA WALTON
January 15, 2021 4:36 pm

 It has definitely been a year of challenges for many.  This year’s Post Prom fundraising efforts are not an exception!  The Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom Committee is determined to offer the V-S Class of 2021 as ‘normal’ of a prom as they can.

Funds Available for Families and Farmers Impacted by August 10th Derecho

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
January 14, 2021 4:12 pm

Benton County families impacted by the disaster who still have unmet needs are encouraged to apply to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition for assistance.

Former Belle Plaine Officer Pleads Guilty to Accessing Child Pornography

VINTON TODAY
January 13, 2021 3:44 pm

                        A man who accessed child pornography pled guilty on January 11, 2021, in federal court in Cedar Rapids.                         Jared Daily, age 34, from Belle Plaine, Iowa, was convicted of one count of accessing with intent to view child pornography.

PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED ABOUT PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

VINTON TODAY
January 7, 2021 9:15 pm

-For five-year plan covering Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington CountiesEast Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is starting work on its Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP).

1 Injured, 1 killed in ATV accident near Shellsburg

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 6, 2021 5:35 pm

On 1-5-2021, at about 4:58 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office  received a report of an ATV accident with injury on  64th  St, about 1 mile east of Shellsburg IA.

BENTON COUNTY NEW YEAR'S DEATHS RULED MURDER-SUICIDE

VINTON TODAY
January 6, 2021 5:18 am

 On January 1, 2021, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assisted the Urbana Police Department in the investigation of a possible murder/suicide.

Benton County Community Foundation Grant Application Now Available

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
January 4, 2021 9:54 pm

Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2021 grant cycle. The online grant application may be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.

Authorities investigate death of area resident

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 3, 2021 8:29 pm

At or about 9:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021, deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence at 5909 28th Avenue in rural Vinton, Iowa.

Vinton Unlimited Holiday Lights Punch Card Grand Prize Winner Announced!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 31, 2020 12:15 am

2020 may be a year we are happy to see fading in our review mirror, but with the help of Vinton Unlimited and several local businesses, 2020 is going out on a good note!  Vinton Unlimited’s Holiday Lights Punch Card promotion has been in full swing since the end of November.