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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 8-14, 2024
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven ...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight receives a Donation from the Van Horne Lions Club
The Van Horne Lions Club presented a check on behalf of the club to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The $500 donation will be used to fly Veterans to the nation's capital, Washington D.C. Thank you to ... Instrument Petting Zoo Introduces the Different Sounds in the Band
During Wednesday morning's Storytime for children at the Vinton Public Library, Justin Hughes, the middle school band director, brought a variety of instruments to the library. He introduced just a fe... Vinton Shellsburg Registration Information
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4-H Summer Science Discovery Camp explores the environment and empowers youth
Benton County, Iowa – Benton County Extension and Outreach’s 4-H Summer Science Discovery camp brought natural resources and environmental education to 126 kindergarten through fifth grade student... Farmers Mercantile Hall -Sidewalk Renovation Project
Many of you are familiar with the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. The location provides hours of entertainment for those who love to spend an afternoon enjoying various types of music organized a... Highway 218 is now open!
Roadwork on Highway 218 north of Vinton is now complete!... Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes 7/16/24
The Benton County Board of Supervisors called their regular Tuesday meeting to order. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk.Most discussion was held at the end of the meeting con... Open House planned for ECICOG Housing Opportunities in Atkins July 21
The United Way of Iowa recently released its “United Way ALICE” report for Iowa. In 2021 the report documents 10,075 households in Benton County. Of these, 29% are unable to meet a basic need...
Highway 150 west of Urbana is now Open
Traffic has resumed on Highway 150 just east of Prairie Creek Church. The new bridge construction has been completed and there is no longer a detour on the road. ...