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.

Are you ready to Party in the Park?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 3, 2020 7:48 am

Vinton Parks and Recreation under the guidance of Matt Boggess is going to blow your socks off again this weekend for Vinton's abbreviated Party in the Park.

Party in the Park Vision of the Future

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 3, 2020 12:58 am

Party in the Park was definitely a much smaller and shorter event this year. Social distancing circles were mapped out across Riverside Park, and limited vendors served the crowd of between 150-200 residents.

High-Voltage Transmission Structures and Lines to be inspected by Helicoptor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 31, 2020 4:19 am

ITC Midwest released information to inform the community that they will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately August 4th through the 17th, weather permitting.