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Library Hours over the Christmas Holiday
The following will be hours during the holidays for the Vinton Public Library.Wednesday, December 24th - 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Thursday, December 25th - closed...
Deck the House Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Deck the House Holiday Lights Contest and to the committee members who volunteered their time to vote.Griswold Category• 1st Place: Kaylee Ryan• ... Possible slick weather and high winds headed our way today
A band of moderate rain with embedded brief heavy downpours is expected this morning. ● Strong winds gusting up to 45 mph. There could be some south/west gusts near 40 mph this morning. Peak wi...
Schwenker recognized by VSCSD Board as December's Positive Difference Maker
The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Directors met on December 15th for its regular monthly meeting.The meeting opened with recognition of Leon Schwenker as the district’s December Positive Difference Mak... Vinton Kiwanis bring Santa and Christmas to Area Children
The magic of Christmas made a special stop in Vinton on Tuesday when the Vinton Kiwanis Club welcomed a very important visitor to Pizza Ranch — Santa Claus himself.Thanks to the Kiwanis’ well-know... Skijoring - a Winter Sport to Enjoy with Equines or Canines
By Cecilia Dirks, Office CoordinatorWith winter setting in and predictions for more snow (maybe)
this year, I have been looking for different winter activities to
get me outside enjoying the outdoor... Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Roblox for Endangering Iowa Children
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has sued the online gaming company Roblox for failing to take necessary steps to protect Iowa kids from sexual exploitation, facilitating distribution... Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas with a Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt and State Treasurer Roby Smith are making the cost of ‘true love’ from the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” less daunting, by reminding Iowans they may have unclaimed pr...
In honor and remembrance of Iowa National Guard soldiers, flags at half staff
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effectively immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sgt. William Nathaniel ...
Santa Arrives at the Vinton Skate Center to hear the Christmas Wish Lists
Breakfast with Santa was enjoyed by several area children this year. From teeny tiny babies to the children old enough to roll their eyes at mom and say, "Really?" Of course, there were several childr...