Benton Kennedy Lohrer (7) lifts a dig as teammate Emma Townsley look back. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

VINTON — Pancakes were flipping all over Benton County last Sunday morning, while Canton-Benton-Shellsburg and Garrison Volunteer Fire Departments each hosted their Annual Fireman’s Breakfast. It has become a tradition for both Shellsburg and Garris… communitynewspapergroup.com/bravery-comes-…

Garrison Firefighters took turns flipping pancakes at the Garrison Fireman’s Breakfast on Sunday. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

Shellsburg Firemen flipped plenty of pancakes at their annual Firemen’s Breakfast last Sunday. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

VINTON — The Vinton Depot Museum bursted with giggles, music, pumpkins, and popcorn on Saturday, October 14 for the Fall Festival, hosted by the Benton County Historical Society. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the Vinton/Shellsburg Cheerleaders and Voyage… communitynewspapergroup.com/painted-punkin…

Sisters Scarlett Giroux and Hannah McGarvey show off thier painted pumpkins at the Fall Festival on Sautrday. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

Greyson Phillips from Cedar Rapids attended the Fall Festival with his grandma, Elizabeth Barr from Vinton. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

Benton County Historical Member Phil Borleske communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

L-R Musician Todd Frank, Clara and Dilyn McNeill, and Clementine Viers in the background. communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

CENTER POINT — It would have taken the Albia Blue Demons longer to drive here than it was to actually play their 3A Regional volleyball semifinal match against a fired-up Stormin’ Pointer squad, as Coach Michelle Halac’s CPU squad, won going away, 2… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

WATKINS — Classic cars seemed to roll through time as they passed the old filling tanks in front of the Youngville Cafe on Sunday. An Open House, held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on October 22 included an antique car show and a visit from the Beast and… communitynewspapergroup.com/roadside-trip-…

VINTON — Press releases have been rolling in from all around the county for Halloween events. Costume contests, Trunk or Treats, and various Halloween parties will be happening around the area. In Vinton, several locations will be having a Trunk or … communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

GARRISON — This year marks the 25th Year of the Garrison Haunted Fundraiser, an event put on each year around Halloween by the Garrison Volunteer Fire Department. Last weekend Garrison Haunted broke their record attendance and hopes the trend contin… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

VINTON — A former Benton County Sheriff Deputy signed paperwork on October 9, 2023 accepting a settlement worth $250,000 from Benton County. Released with the settlement paperwork was a video clip from a courthouse security camera. In the clip, Bent… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

VINTON — Why? Perhaps the most asked question in Benton County over the past few weeks. Even more so in the past couple of days as Benton County (BC) citizens watched their county make TV9 News and the Des Moines Register. The media attention came f… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

VINTON — This week, Anna Demuth, a paramedic with North Benton Ambulance was the guest speaker for Vinton Kiwanis Club meeting. Demuth was invited to share information about the Public Measure regarding EMS in the upcoming election on November 7, 20… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

Physical Education Instructor communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

CENTER POINT — A 15 year old dream came true last month for the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department when they moved into their new Fire Station. After receiving a certificate of occupancy in August, the department planned the moving day for firet… communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

4th Grade Teacher communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…

MS/HS Industrial Technology Teacher communitynewspapergroup.com/vinton_newspap…