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VINTON UNLIMITED - November 7th 2025 11:50 am
Bring the family for this wonderful hometown experience!Come out and enjoy a wonderful, nostalgic holiday parade in downtown Vinton! The parade will be on Thursday night, November 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The main path will be along 4th St. in downtown Vinton. Don't forget that the Lions are holding a chili supper from 5-8:00 p.m. at the fire station to raise funds for Eastern Iowa Honor Flights.
VINTON TODAY - November 7th 2025 11:49 am
Betterton Family Chiropractic partnered with the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District to support students in the district. The business requested a list of items that were needed by area students. The administrative team returned a list to Betterton Family Chiropractic that included black athletic shorts, VS apparel, socks and undergarments.
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VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - November 7th 2025 11:46 am
Vinton Police Department Hiring Full-Time Building Inspector & Code Enforcement OfficerThe City of Vinton is accepting applications for a Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Official with knowledge of construction and building trades. The position includes inspections of new construction, existing structures requiring updating and/or remodeling and enforcement of the City’s property maintenance codes.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 6th 2025 7:17 pm
For the last 40 years, Bret Nelson has served with Fareway. For 22 1/2 of those years, Bret has been the friendly face behind the meat counter in Vinton. Whether you needed advice on how many pounds of roast to buy or the best way to cut a chicken, Bret was the man to ask. Over the years, he’s likely taught hundreds of young employees the fine art of slicing lunch meat—a skill their future spouses no doubt appreciate.
VINTON TODAY - November 6th 2025 5:00 pm
On Wednesday, the state presented its opening statement in the trial of Luke Truesdell in the deaths of Amanda Parker of Vinton, Romondus "Ro" Cooper and Keonna Ryan of Cedar Rapids, and Brent Brown of Marion. As is common, the defense team followed with their opening statement. The court adjourned for the day as it was late in the afternoon. The court gathered at 9:00 a.
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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 5th 2025 11:42 pm
If you'd like to share a little blurb about events happening during the Holiday Open House for your business, feel free to zap me a note, or comment below! I'll compile all of the information into a directory of events for the day. Include your business name, address, hours and anything special that you'd like to share! Why pay for an ad when
VINTON TODAY - November 5th 2025 4:10 pm
The trial began on Wednesday afternoon for Luke Truesdell of Marion. Truesdell was arrested and charged with the beating deaths of four people in Linn County on June 5, 2024, Amanda Parker of Vinton, Romondus Cooper and Keonna Ryan of Cedar Rapids and Brent Brown of Marion. Truesdell was charged with four counts of first-degree murder and held on a $4 million bond.
VINTON UNLIMITED - November 5th 2025 11:51 am
HOT Grant Award Hotel Occupancy Tax Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the HOT Grant Award. This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton. Groups that hold community events, work to promote the City of Vinton or encourage people to visit Vinton are encouraged to apply.
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VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - November 5th 2025 11:47 am
All fall, VSHS Drama has been working to prepare The Wizard of Oz for the stage, just in time to complete your Wicked timeline! We're excited to invite you all to the show on November 7th & 8th at 7:00 p.m., and November 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Vinton Shellsburg High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 per person - all proceeds to go to support VSHS Drama and help support future shows.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 4th 2025 10:51 pm
In what was a low response for candidates in this year's elections, there will be few surprises in the election results. Voter turnout was also low this year as is usual for local elections.Listed below are the unofficial results as follows:CityPosition to fillCandidates, number of votes receivedWrite in total number of votes*If it does not say (Vote for #) this indicates that there are just enough candidates on the ballot to fill the open seats.
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