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Body recovered from area pond
Update:12/27/19This morning at about 10:42 AM, divers from the Johnson County Dive Team recovered the body of Shannan Lee Hughes, age 47, of rural Vinton IA, at a private pond located at 6235 33rd&nbs...
Help Prevent Car Break-ins
Benton County Sheriff’s Office have seen an increase in the number of thefts from parked cars. In many cases the vehicles were left unlocked and thieves simply helped themselves. The most frequent t...
If you are the victim of a Vehicle Burglary on Christmas Eve contact the Sheriff
On 12-24-2019, at about 10:00 PM, The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a reckless driver on Hwy 30 near 30th Ave. The vehicle reported to have been driving recklessly was reported...
Faces of Benton County Nominee: Vanessa Jones
Meet Vanessa Jones, a Vinton resident who has struggled with mental illness in the past, but today is making great strides and creating nurturing environments for elementary school children. ... Wally the Walleye finds new home near Fischer Pavillion on the Cedar River
In the moon of the Salmon run, Mother of Mother Nature was fishing from her cloud in the heavens. The fish had been reluctant to give themselves to her but she cast her line in hopeful arcs.&nbs... Angel Tree Assists families through the efforts of many and dedication of one
Angel Tree once again gave Santa a helping hand this Christmas through the generous support of the community. From the lending of office space in the Governor Sherman Building by Mike Elwick to the se... Faces of Benton County: Destiny and John VanHauen
MEET DESTINY & JOHN VAN HAUEN, Belle Plaine residents striving every day to foster a nurturing environment for their four children!Destiny and John Van Hauen are the fifth nomination to the Family... Vinton Presbyterian Church to hold 6th Annual Christmas Dinner
The Vinton Presbyterian Church will hold its sixth-annual free Christmas dinner from 12-2 PM in what has become a tradition for both the church and the community. It all began in 2014...
Identity thieves captured thanks to car dealership
On 12-19-19, at about 3:44 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible Identity Theft at Van Horn Motor Company on Hwy 30 near Newhall IA. &nb... Appointment stands, Gender Equality once again Ignored
Following the meeting last week, video here, the council met in a special session. According to the agenda it was to appoint a member to the VMEU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities) Board.The agend...