VINTON – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Torrez, D.O., MPH, is now seeing patients and performing surgeries at Virginia Gay Hospital on the third Thursday of the month. Mary Nading PA-C will be holding clinic on Friday afternoons at Virginia Gay Hospital. Appointments to see Dr. Torrez or Ma…
DES MOINES – A delegation from Benton County attended the 3rd Annual Iowa Rural Development Summit in Grinnell on April 10th and 12th. Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg were on hand for the Iowa Economic Development Agency’s Community Catalyst Awards.
There are a group of volunteer citizens in our community that comprise the Foster Care Review Board. The members of this board are from all walks of life and share in the belief that all children in the child welfare system deserve a safe, permanent home as quickly as the law allows, so that…
The annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Garrison Public Library with everyone in search of the golden eggs
VINTON – When Lauren (Reierson) Wittmer, was a young girl in Elgin, she and her mother, Debra, would spend their days crafting and sewing. The duo would spend their Saturdays meticulously cutting squares, tying quilts, or shopping for more fabric.
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Speech and Drama Departments had their annual Showcase at the Palace Theatre on Sunday afternoon.
VINTON – Veterans Saturday honored Becca Steffen, a 2019 Vinton-Shellsburg High School senior, with the Loyalty Day Award to recognize her volunteer efforts.
Last Tuesday was a pretty big day for Benton County. Local officials are contemplating huge steps which could decide its future growth.
URBANA –Dozens of children searched Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area Saturday morning for Easter Eggs at the Benton County Conservation hunt. Each child could pick up 13 eggs while they were searching for the golden eggs which provided special prizes.
VINTON, Iowa - Benton County Public Health Director and Virginia Gay Hospital Director of Home Health, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of information recently released regarding a measles case in the state of Iowa.
SHELLSBURG – City leaders learned Thursday their community was one of 29 Hawkeye cities receiving a $100,000 2019 Community Catalyst Grant to be used for improvements on the Old State Bank.
VINTON – A Vinton woman whose police officer father died while making a traffic stop said she’s at piece after a New Mexico jury found her father’s accused killer guilty of murder on Friday.
Hello, House District 75 from the State Capitol
VAN HORNE– During the recent pancake breakfast for the Van Horne Fire Department and First Rescue kicked off a new program to help them assist those in need.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven,” begins the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, an Old Testament book of the Bible.
VINTON — As part of his ongoing commitment to providing valued service to Farm Bureau Financial Services clients & members, Randy Stein, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, AFIS, a Farm Bureau agent in Vinton, recently received the AgWise Master Certified Award. This is the highest award level for Farm Bu…
The excellent weather Saturday night helped bring out a record number of spaghetti fans to the Garrison Fire Station. The line quickly formed to the door quickly and stayed there more than an hour, snaking around the silent auction items. After the live auction had ended, enough money was ra…
VINTON – A $100 bill found blowing around in a bunch of leaves in front of Fareway on Monday is now a toy for a young child.
DES MOINES - Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will present the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Governor’s Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement to one student from each of the following ROTC programs: Buena Vista University; Iowa State University; University of Dubuque; University of Iowa; and…
VINTON – As temperatures finally begin to rise and melt the winter snow, some are beginning to express concern about another flood of the Cedar River.
CEDAR FALLS – Taylor Wheeler thought about new hairstyles on Friday afternoon. She had to since her long blond locks would be cut off the next evening.
VINTON – A nurse who lives in Benton County has been recognized for their contributions to the profession.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– When Tyler Reddick takes the green flag for his first NASCAR Monster Cup race, the experienced eyes of Garrison native Steve Barkdoll wilk talk him around the track from h…
Travel anywhere in Benton County is being discouraged because of the blowing snow and wind chills.
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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 1-7, 2019
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 18 -24.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 11 -17.
WEST UNION, Iowa — Linn County authorities have arrested a Center Point man accused of armed robbery in Oelwein that started as internet commerce.
Monday’s results from both teams, along with other local girls golf scores
Struggle Tuesday at Williamsburg (149) though, also finishing behind CPU (154); see other local boys results
Lady Bobcats get a pair of Lamer goals in 2-0 win over Spartans; see other local scores
VINTON — They say the best things in life happen when you least expect them. Celebrating my year and a half anniversary Tuesday, I can say with great certainty that is true.
No. 8 (2A) W-SR defeat No. 3 (1A) Stormin’ Pointers, win 1-0
VINTON — Coots Materials Company employees were recognized at the Iowa Limestone Producer’s Association’s 74th Annual Convention recently held in Iowa City.
Press Release – Ideal Industries, Inc., ABCO Manufacturing, Inc.
By Faith Ann Brown
Employees learned of decision Tuesday; Liquidation sale being planned
VINTON – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Torrez, D.O., MPH, is now seeing patients and performing surgeries at Virginia Gay Hospital on the third Thursday of the month. Mary Nading PA-C will be holding clinic on Friday afternoons at Virginia Gay Hospital. Appointments to see Dr. Torrez or Ma…
VINTON, Iowa - Benton County Public Health Director and Virginia Gay Hospital Director of Home Health, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of information recently released regarding a measles case in the state of Iowa.
Organ donation is probably the furthest thing from your mind … unless you’re on a wait list for an organ replacement. Then it becomes literally a matter of life and death.
Speech — even in this age of social media — is still humanity's most important means of communication. The spoken word is the way the vast majority of people on our planet express their wants and needs.
The mass-shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and schools around the nation last year ignited a debate on mental health and the need to prevent young people from slipping through the cracks.
MONTEZUMA — Authorities have announced Tuesday afternoon that a man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mollie Tibbetts.
