Use the North Entrance at the Library until Further Notice

VINTON TODAY
April 2, 2018 12:00 am

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

VINTON TODAY
March 31, 2018 12:00 am

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 ordered by a Benton County resident arrived in the new style.

Benton County sees first new-style Iowa license plate

VINTON TODAY
March 31, 2018 12:00 am

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 ordered by a Benton County resident arrived in the new style.

Meet the Grand Old Lady, The Ray House

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2018 12:00 am

Written by Melody Snow At the turn of the last century Vinton was booming with expansion. Businesses were growing, money was flowing, the train was carrying people hither and yon, and high society was putting its roots down.

Gino catches a fleeing suspect; man arrested on outstanding warrants

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2018 12:00 am

The Vinton Police Department K-9 Unit was requested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office early Thursday morning around 7:35 AM to assist a deputy in apprehending 24 year old Jordan Dale Turner who ran from a Benton County Deputy southeast of Vinton in rural Benton County.

Meet the Grand Old Lady, The Ray House

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2018 12:00 am

Written by Melody Snow At the turn of the last century Vinton was booming with expansion. Businesses were growing, money was flowing, the train was carrying people hither and yon, and high society was putting its roots down.

Gino catches a fleeing suspect; man arrested on outstanding warrants

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2018 12:00 am

The Vinton Police Department K-9 Unit was requested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office early Thursday morning around 7:35 AM to assist a deputy in apprehending 24 year old Jordan Dale Turner who ran from a Benton County Deputy southeast of Vinton in rural Benton County.

EDMOND R. LANDUYT SR. 

VINTON TODAY
March 28, 2018 12:00 am

Edmond R. Landuyt Sr., 92, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, surrounded by his two daughters.

PAMELA L. KIRBY CHESMORE

VINTON TODAY
March 28, 2018 12:00 am

Pamela L. Kirby Chesmore, 68, of Urbana, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, after a long and courageous battle.

2hr Late Start VSCSD March 28

VINTON TODAY
March 28, 2018 12:00 am

VSCSD: Due to the weather, there will be a 2hr late start with no AM preschool on Wednesday, March 28. Be safe on your way to school! Reminder we are on hard surface routes.