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Early voting is now available at the Benton County Auditor's Office
If you'd like to vote early this year, just so that you don't miss it, or in case of bad weather, or illness, you can do so by visiting the Auditor's office at the courthouse, on the 2nd Floor of the...
VanWeelden to ride in "the longest and toughest horse race in the world"
Shelby Van Weelden of Coggon, and the daughter of Vinton resident Melody Snow was welcomed by the Vinton Kiwanis Club on Tuesday. Shelby is a firefighter in Cedar Rapids, but she came to speak about s... Boy Scouts to hold Can/Bottle Drive October 21
On Saturday, October 21, Boy Scout Troop 47 will be conducting another can/bottle drive. The event will be at the Farmer's Savings Bank parking lot starting at 8:00 a.m. and will run until 3:00 p.m.On... VS Vikings visit Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab
Friday, Oct. 13th did not bring bad luck to the residents and staff at Virginia Gay Nursing and rehab, matter of fact it brought us a great blessing, much fun and laughter. The members of the Vinton-... Greenhands Get Fired Up
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerEach year chapters in the Northeast district send their new greenhands to learn about FFA from our state and district officers. This year on October 6th at Waverly-Shell R... Iowa State Patrol Investigates Social Media Threat at the Capitol in Des Moines
The Iowa State Patrol received information about a threat to the Iowa State Capitol building from the United States Capitol Police around 12:45 pm today. The threat was made via social media. The Depa...
Students visit the Vinton Fire Department
Dozens of Tilford students continued the observation of Fire Prevention Week with the annual tour of the fire station this week.Several firefighters helped with the event. Tours were given of the diff... Baldwin recognized for 25 years of service to the Vinton Kiwanis
Kiwanis member Nancy Baldwin was honored at Tuesday's meeting for her 25 years of service to the Community.Baldwin joined the Vinton Daybreaker Kiwanis Club in 1997 and served as their President from ... Iowa ranked one of the worst states for sex trafficking in Iowa
At a presentation for the local Kiwanis noon luncheon, Nick Mullnix spoke on behalf of the organization that is starting up called, Iowa House of Refuge. The House of Refuge, the nonprofit is develop... Vinton needs your help TODAY to put our water tower on the map!
Over the course of several weeks Vinton's east water tower has received a good cleaning both inside and our and a fresh coat of paint. Gone is the old sight with just the name "Vinton" on the tower.&n...