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Technology modernization program to streamline services for Iowans complete

Iowa taxpayers and businesses now have a fully-integrated, easy-to-use revenue system for tax, alcohol, and lottery operations. This modernized system allows them to file and pay taxes, obtain busines...

VS FFA Travel to Indianapolis for FFA National Convention & Expo

Group photo: Kassidi Brunssen, Will McKenna, Andrew Allsup, Levi Lutz, Jonah Meyer, Jameson Demuth, Zane Helter, Cole Birker, Braedon Hepker, Kirsten Pettit, Ciara Dods, Ali Lutz, Bri Dulin, Abby McK...
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Art Contest Entry Deadline is December 1st

The Big Read Community Art Contest is underway and entries are due by December 1, 2025! VGFA is inviting submissions of original artwork related to the themes in the book, Bewilderment, by R...

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Helps Bring Holiday Cheer to the Community

Alumni and Supporters members, Scott and Louise Fleming, Mark Pingenot, and Chad Newton, hanging garland at Vinton Family Restaurant. By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKenna The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter recently teamed up with the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Alumni to prepare the community for the holiday season through their annual Lights an...

Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans “Tis the Season” for Scams

Attorney General Brenna Bird is giving Iowans tips for a scam-free holiday season.  As many Iowans are preparing for the holidays, scammers are working hard to take advantage of them. It’s...
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Luke Truesdell found Guilty of Murder in all Four Cases

Romondus Cooper, Amanda Parker, Keonna Ryan, Brent Brown On Monday morning, following less than a full day of deliberation, the jury returned with a verdict in the trial of Luke Truesdell. Truesdell was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Ama...

Vinton Unlimited Donates Funds to Benton County Conservation

Melody Snow, Director of Vinton Unlimited, Cecilia Dirks, BCC Office Coordinator, and Cara Harrill, BCC Construction Technician Benton County Conservation and the Old Creamery Nature Trail are working to develop the newest trailhead located in Vinton. The new location of the OCNT Trailhead is located off of 13th Street past Kw...

Jury begins deliberation in the Luke Truesdell murder trial

Truesdell being handcuffed and arrested at the scene of the murders. After nearly two weeks of witness testimony, evidence presentation, and security-camera video, the state delivered its closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Luke Truesdell, who is charged with fo...
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Sergeant Smothers and Edo complete K9 Certification Training

The Vinton Police Department is pleased to announce that Sergeant Darien Smothers and K9 Officer Edo, successfully completed their K9 certification training last month.Sergeant Smothers and K9 Edo are...

Theisen's Awards Grants to area Organizations

Wesley United Methodist Church Through its corporate giving program, Theisen's awarded a total of $400,000 to nonprofits in 24 store communities.Among the local recipients were:-Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition-Benton Coun...
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