BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
August 11, 2025 11:23 am

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING August 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Benton County Service Center Conference Room 811 D Ave. Vinton, IA ** Agenda is not printed in any particular order; only time-specific items will be addressed at certain times https://www.

Belle Plaine man charged after throwing knives at Officers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 10, 2025 11:32 pm

23-year-old Atreyu Michael Tarbill of Belle Plaine is facing several charges after throwing knives at officers who responded to a call to his home, allegedly.

Friends of the Urbana Public Library, Gears of Learning, receives $1,000 grant

ALLIANT ENERGY
August 10, 2025 10:02 pm

Communities receive over $530,000 from Alliant Energy and Alliant Energy FoundationGrants awarded to 138 organizations across Iowa and Wisconsin   In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $530,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab announces Cassity Havens as new Activities Director

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 10, 2025 10:02 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is pleased to announce  Cassity Havens  as its new Activities Director.Havens has been with Virginia Gay Hospital for 2.

Support the Local Benton County Historical Society

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
August 10, 2025 12:40 pm

   In an effort to preserve local history, the BCHS has been endowed with two properties, all within Vinton, the county seat. They are The Depot at 612 Second Avenue and the Horridge House at 612 First Avenue.

Boomtown Announces Final Year

BOOMTOWN
August 7, 2025 2:51 pm

It was announced on Thursday that this will be the final year to enjoy a spectacular Boomtown show.They shared the following:Your Boomtown committee and the I.

Class of ‘75 to reunite for a 50th Reunion September 5

VINTON TODAY
August 6, 2025 2:32 pm

The Vinton Class of 1975, will gather around a Bonfire  on Friday night, September 5, 2025. We will gather at  the home of  Glenn & Nola (Harmon) Drake,  2255 59th St.

Vinton Graduate named "Woman of Influence"

VINTON TODAY
August 6, 2025 11:51 am

This article was shared by Joan and Russ Lindberg, parents of Deborah. Deborah is also a Vinton graduate.-By Robyn IrelandCorridor Business JournalDeborah J.

Free Tropical Leis for First 1,000 Hawaiian Hog Customers at Pork Tent

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
August 6, 2025 11:24 am

he Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is turning up the heat and the flavor at this year’s Iowa State Fair with the debut of the Hawaiian Hog, a bold new sandwich that celebrates the versatility of pork and the creativity of Iowa’s pig farmers.

Choose Iowa Kitchen Demonstrations to Highlight Local Foods at Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 6, 2025 11:09 am

Free daily 1:00 p.m. demonstrations will offer Iowa State Fairgoers culinary ideas and inspiration as well as free food and beverage samples made from Iowa-sourced ingredientsChoose Iowa will present free cooking demonstrations and food presentations daily at 1 p.