Avoid Scams After Natural Disaster

BENTON CO. DISASTER RECOVERY COALITION
August 12, 2020 2:00 am

With all the storm damage this week, local citizens are reminded to avoid scams when finding someone to conduct repairs. The first step is to contact your insurance agent.

Benton County Health Department Reminds Residents to Play it Safe During Cleanup

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 11, 2020 7:59 pm

Many parts of Iowa were affected by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people. As utility crews work around the clock to restore power, and Iowans continue cleaning away storm debris, the Benton County Health Department reminds everyone to take safety precautions to avoid injury and protect their health.

Thank you to the Street Crews, the Electric Crews and Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2020 4:34 pm

"You need to write a big thumbs up article about the Vinton City power and roads crew. These guys were out within minutes after this storm passed through while it was still raining.

Storm Damage affects Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2020 2:42 am

Vinton faired pretty well in comparison to our neighbors a bit south of us.  With power out across the town for over an hour for some, crews were able to restore power.

Redlinger Places at the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 7, 2020 10:06 pm

Maren Redlinger and her horse Ruger won Champion Gelding halter and Reserve Grand Champion Halter overall at the Iowa State Fair! Kassie Kenny and Shelby McDonald are also in attendance and having good shows as well.

Benton County Historical Society makes decision to sell the Ray House

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 7, 2020 4:43 pm

The Benton County Historical Society struggles with supporting the properties they own in the area, as well as finding volunteers to support the efforts of the group.

Iowa's Annual Tax Sale Holiday this Weekend

STATE OF IOWA
August 7, 2020 4:42 pm

This yearly holiday is held the first Friday and Saturday of August.Please Be Aware That...Iowa Code section 423.3(68)(a)(2)  states the sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.

COVID-19 Case update, 46 Active cases in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 7, 2020 5:19 am

IIn the U.S. to date, there have been 4,823,890 cases, with 158,250 deaths with a rate of 48.37 per 100,000 people, or a 3.3% case fatality according to John Hopkins as of Friday, August 7, 2020 at 12:11 a.

Vinton Community Foundation Awards Old School Produce and Be You Bravely

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
August 5, 2020 3:29 pm

The Vinton Community Foundation presented Old School Produce Partners—a 501-c-3 Non Profit with a grant on Monday August 3rd, 2020 to assist with the costs of running the garden which grows and distributes fresh produce to local food pantries in our community.

Vinton Adventists Community Opens in New Location

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 5, 2020 2:52 am

The Community Services provided by the local Seventh Day Adventist Church has moved to a new location. Now found at 5071st Ave, next door to the Benton County Extension Office, the organization gives away free of charge, clothing and shoes for adults and children as well as, bedding and a few household items.