Prom: VS students celebrate at annual dance and all-night Post-Prom gathering at gym

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2018 12:00 am

The 2018 VSHS Prom is now a memory, as participants can now look back at their favorite moments, and look at their favorite photographs. First, there was the Grand March, where many of the students took turns standing on the stage as friends and family members took photos.

Area Leaders Attend Heartland Economic Development Course

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_19942" align="alignleft" width="432"] Iowa Attendees[/caption] Kate Robertson, Director of Benton Development Group and Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited were two of 87 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) April 23-26, 2018 in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Stoney Arch: The Gentle Giant of Mud Creek

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2018 12:00 am

Written by Melody Snow (On behalf of the Benton County Historical Society) At the end of 13th Street, just beyond where the pavement ends, a one lane, wooden, country bridge holds the key to the secret that lies just around the bend.

Pedestrian pinned under vehicle, injured in Vinton traffic incident

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2018 12:00 am

On Friday, April 27, 2018, at approximately 9:16 a.m., multiple local public safety agencies responded toa report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 100 block of W.

Stoney Arch: The Gentle Giant of Mud Creek

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2018 12:00 am

Written by Melody Snow (On behalf of the Benton County Historical Society) At the end of 13th Street, just beyond where the pavement ends, a one lane, wooden, country bridge holds the key to the secret that lies just around the bend.

Pedestrian pinned under vehicle, injured in Vinton traffic incident

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2018 12:00 am

On Friday, April 27, 2018, at approximately 9:16 a.m., multiple local public safety agencies responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 100 block of W.

Swimming with the pelicans: Rodgers Park incident is reminder of wildlife safety awareness

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Naturalist Aaron Askelson guides a pelican to shore so a fishing lure stuck in both of its feet can be removed. (Photos Courtesy of the Benton County Conservation Dept.

Work on playground continues; students to be asked to vote on 5 options

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Work continues on the future Riverside Park Tower Playground, and the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a video that shows the five options that area children can vote for.

Nathan Orie Beck Sr.

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Nathan Orie Beck Sr., 86, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating.

Virginia Gay announces extended hours for the Atkins Family Medical Clinic

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.106" background_layout="light"] Virginia Gay Hospital's Atkins Family Medical Clinic is now scheduling appointments as early as 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and will remain open until 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, April 30th.