Merchant and Martin tie for Grand Champion in 2019 Cookout Contest

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:27 pm

By Carol Kerner, Farm Bureau FederationThe 12th Annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest sure brought some heat to the Benton County Fair. The Contest was held on Saturday, June 29 at the fairgrounds in Vinton.

Benton County Fair is winding down

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 29, 2019 12:12 pm

We've finally hit the right temperature for the fair, HOT!Here is a link to pictures from this morning's events. I want to thank Connie McClintock for her wonderful cooking demonstration, great tips on cooking scones and cream puffs.

Over 1,500 photos of the Benton County Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 28, 2019 9:47 am

I've heard rumors that some of our readers don't have Facebook so you are unable to see the hundreds of pictures uploaded constantly of Vinton and the activities.

North Eden Willing Workers To Donate Cans to American Legion

VINTON TODAY
June 28, 2019 9:39 am

The North Eden Willing Workers will be taking care of the garbage pick up and recycling at the Fairgrounds again this year. The task is definitely quite the undertaking!   The group will have recycling containers out again which will be labeled as PLASTIC or CANS.

July Menu for Breakfast and Lunch Program at Tilford Elementary

VINTON TODAY
June 28, 2019 9:35 am

Please click to viewThe summer meals are provided to anyone 18 years and younger free of charge. There is a small fee for adults, but adults are welcome as well.

“WHAT YOU DON’T SEE” EXHIBIT AT BENTON COUNTY FAIR

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 27, 2019 12:38 pm

“WHAT YOU DON’T SEE” EXHIBIT AT BENTON COUNTY FAIRThe Vinton Police Department; working in cooperation with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Benton County Above the Influence Coalition, and the Iowa Narcotics Officers Association; is hosting a traveling interactive exhibit at the Benton County Fair July 27 – July 29 from 12:00 till 8:00 p.

Horticluture Contest at the Fair is seeking more entries for 2nd show

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 27, 2019 12:38 pm

Click to view details for the contest at the Fair!

Benton County Fair Kicks off with Several 4-H Entries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 26, 2019 9:47 am

The 4-H building is full of displays from the 4-H clubs in the area. Cloverbuds are the youngest who make presentations for the fair. There are

Vinton Murals relocating for Makeover at Vinton’s Sesquicentennial Celebration

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 25, 2019 9:04 am

Two of Vinton’s downtown murals took a short road trip today.Beginning at 7 a.m. this morning, a crew removed the “Shop Vinton” Vinton Mural that was hanging on the back of the Ketchen building and moved it a block east.

Benton County Fair Events begin Today, June 25

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 25, 2019 8:15 am

The Benton County Fair events will kick off entertainment in the grandstands on Thursday, June 27 with the IMCA Deery Brothers race. Gates open at 5:00 p.