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Courthouse security protocols begin

Today marked the beginning of the new Benton County Courthouse security protocols, as all but the west door facing 1st Avenue will be locked from the outside, and all visitors must pass through a meta...

Lost Owner

This little dog was found wondering around the Lutheran Home/VanSteenhuyse Funeral home. There were not tags or collar. If he belongs to you, let us know and we'll put you in touch with the folk...

Use the North Entrance at the Library until Further Notice

Again we ask your indulgence. The west foyer of the library is being painted - the last hurrah so to speak. Please use the NORTH entrance until further notice. ...

April Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month

[caption id="attachment_19084" align="alignleft" width="432"] Local Law enforcement as well as the Benton County Supervisors show their support as April is declared “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in...

Vinton Unlimited in search of Sesquincentennial Logo

Monday will kick off the search for Vinton's 2019 Sesquincentennial logo contest. The contest will be open April 2 and end May 31, 2018. To enter, see the rules and submission requirements below or...

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt tradition continues

The decades-old tradition of Vinton Kiwanis members placing Easter Eggs for children to find on the Saturday before Easter continued this weekend, as the club members and many families braved the cold...

Courthouse security protocols begin

Today marked the beginning of the new Benton County Courthouse security protocols, as all but the west door facing 1st Avenue will be locked from the outside, and all visitors must pass through a meta...

Lost Owner

This little dog was found wondering around the Lutheran Home/VanSteenhuyse Funeral home. There were not tags or collar. If he belongs to you, let us know and we'll put you in touch with the folk...

Use the North Entrance at the Library until Further Notice

Again we ask your indulgence. The west foyer of the library is being painted – the last hurrah so to speak. Please use the NORTH entrance until further notice. ...

Benton County sees first new-style Iowa license plate

Although the Benton County Treasurer's Office has not yet received any shipments of the new style of state license plates, Treasurer Kelly Geater and her staff were surprised when a personalized plate...