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Pourville adds Mural to the Alleyscape

Some of the artists who helped to create the mural When Vinton was fortunate enough to add an art studio to its main street, most of us didn't know what a blessing it would be to the community. While art is something that only a few dabble in Dandeena...

Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week August 20-26

Thank you to all of those who work on behalf of Vinton residents to provide all of our water needs!{{{SCAN0021-pdf.pdf}}}...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 14-20, 2023

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 14-20, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Def...

It was so hot in Vinton today that...

Well, I don't think the heat had anything to do with it but I'm not not saying that either!With temperatures hovering around 97° the Vinton Fire Department responded to a mower catching on fire on Tu...

Secretary of State Shares Results of Iowa State Fair Presidential Straw Poll

The unscientific State Fair Straw Poll promotes voter registration and participation Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Raymond Wagner received the most votes in each of their political parties in Iowa Sec...

State Fair Winners (Part 2)

The Benton County Bruce Boosters represented by Olivia HansonOlivia Hansen of the Benton County Bruce Boosters, won a Red Ribbon for her Special Gift entry of a wooden box and black cloth with 5 piece...

Gifts honor Easton Lindeman's memory at U of I Stead Family Children's Hospital

The Lindeman family pictured at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital with this year's delivery of gifts for the children in honor of their son and brother, Easton After the loss of her son three-year-old Easton, Samantha Lindeman decided that each year, on Easton's birthday, the family would do something to honor him. The family has collected donations and made...

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to the Buhr Family Farm

Farm families honored by the Governor’s Office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources for outstanding environmental leadershipThe Buhr Family F...

Notice of Benton County EMS Levy Public Measure

Notice of Benton County EMS Levy Public Measure The following countywide public measure will be on the ballot during the General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Pursuant to Iowa Code Secti...

Mt. Auburn girl named as Grand Champion Showman

Emma Wayson of Mt. Auburn wins Grand Champion Showman with her steer Junior Emma Wayson of Mt. Auburn entered in the Junior division was named the Grand Champion Showman at the Governor's Charity Steer Show last Saturday. She showed her steer Junior. Her celebrity was the Io...