Angel Tree Assists families through the efforts of many and dedication of one

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2019 2:02 pm

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 several hundred donations of gifts via Arnold Motor Supply, the organization provided gifts to families this Christmas season.

Faces of Benton County: Destiny and John VanHauen

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2019 5:43 am

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 Nurturing Council’s Faces of Benton County campaign.

Vinton Presbyterian Church to hold 6th Annual Christmas Dinner

JEFF HOLMES
December 24, 2019 1:46 am

       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.

Identity thieves captured thanks to car dealership

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 21, 2019 4:31 am

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.

Appointment stands, Gender Equality once again Ignored

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 20, 2019 7:28 am

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.

Kwik Star to begin construction in March

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2019 5:27 pm

A representative of Kwik Star has confirmed that construction on the new store will begin in March of 2020. The company plans to have the new store completed by the end of August 2020.

Santa's Mailbox to remain in front of LaGrange Pharmacy through Friday evening

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2019 5:44 am

Santa’s mailbox, located in front of LaGrange’s Pharmacy will remain there until Friday evening so that Santa will have plenty of time to respond AND load his sleigh in time for Christmas.

Area Kiwanis Club gives back to area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2019 6:43 pm

The Vinton Kiwanis Club, and Santa wowed a group of area children on Tuesday. Following lunch at Pizza Ranch, the group, er, Santa handed out gifts to several area children.

Benton County Sheriff's Department responds to Vehicle Accident, one fatality

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 18, 2019 5:55 pm

ON 12-17-19, AT ABOUT 3:51 PM, THE BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON COUNTY ROAD V37, NORTH OF DYSART IA, IN BENTON COUNTY.

Vinton American Legion selects Essay winners

VINTON AMERICAN LEGION UNIT 57
December 18, 2019 5:47 pm

The Vinton American Legion has selected the winners in the American Legion 5th Grade Flag Essay Contest. Our winners are: 1st Place Loren Henkle2nd Pl