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Sometimes officers needed for Paw Patrol

No two days look the same in the life of a deputy. Today was a reminder of that reality, and of how quickly situations can turn critical. After a passerby called 911 to report a dog that had fallen th...

Benton Community FFA goes to Des Moines

Benton Community FFA members attended the 41st FFA Legislative Symposium at the Iowa State Capitol. Members visited the Secretary of State’s Office, learned about Iowa’s Constitution, and took in ...
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Benton County Youth & Leaders Participate in Extension & 4-H Voices Day

On January 21, two Benton County 4-H youth, one Extension and Outreach Council member, and one Extension and Outreach staff member participated in Extension and 4-H Voices Day at the Iowa State Capito...

VU/Our Iowa Magazine/Local Businesses Partner to Bring New Visitors to Town

Together Vinton Unlimited, Our Iowa Magazine, and some local businesses are doing exactly what it set out to do: bring new faces, new energy, and new dollars into Vinton.Every issue, Ou...

Former Vintonian Celebrated 110th Birthday making her the oldest Iowan

On January 26, 2026, Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton, celebrated her 110th birthday! It is being reported that she is now the oldest living person in Iowa, making her a supercentenarian, someone who...
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Fundraiser for Braxtyn Steele & Family

Let's all come together to support Braxtyn Steele who is courageously battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma. To help his family during this difficult time, we are hosting an apparel fundraiser. Every purchase w...

Treasurer Smith Highlights Unclaimed Property Day with Unveiling of New Display

Treasurer Smith stands next to new display in the Iowa Capitol on January 28, 2026. Photo is available for media use with credit to Iowa Treasurer's Office. State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting Unclaimed Property Day, held annually on February 1, by unveiling a new display at the Iowa Capitol showcasing items found in safe deposit boxes from over th...

Koeppen announces plans to move to Pella Community School District

I am writing to share a personal update with our school community. I have accepted the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Pella Community School District, with a start date of July 1.&...
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Vinton Unlimited Supports Youth Leadership with Donation to Key Club

William McKenna, Wren Ahrenholz, Calli Torres, Athena Aragon, Sierra Marzen, Taryn Martin, and Melody Snow Vinton Unlimited (VU) is proud to announce a donation of $1,750 to the newly established Key Club, providing seed funding to help the student organization launch its mission of service and leadership ...

Did you know?

This year, we will be starting a “Did You Know?” series where our employees will have the opportunity to choose a topic and help educate others on it. The goal of this series is to share knowledge...
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