VU seeking volunteers for 2018 Ambassador program

VINTON TODAY
November 24, 2017 12:00 am

By Melissa Schwan, Vinton Unlimited am ·bas ·sa ·dor a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity. synonyms: campaigner, representative, promoter, champion, supporter, backer, booster Vinton Unlimited isseeking energetic volunteers to be part of our new ambassador program we will be rolling out in 2018.

Sweet Cakes by Kelly: New bakery opens on K Avenue

VINTON TODAY
November 22, 2017 12:00 am

Sweet-toothed area residents will be happy to learn that a former health food store is now a bakery. Sweet Cakes by Kelly opened last Friday, in time for the Holiday Open House.

Stocking Stuffer from the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
November 20, 2017 12:00 am

Only 261 days until Opening Day of the 2018 Iowa State Fair and for the first time, you can get Opening Day Admission tickets for only $4! That's more than a 66% savings off regular admission.

Christmas coming to Vinton this week!

VINTON TODAY
November 16, 2017 12:00 am

Franki Evans and other students help hang greenery over the front of Nature's Corner, where Emily Cashman and her staff had already begun setting up for the Holiday Open House inside.

2nd Annual Pink at the Pump™ Campaign Doubles Amount Raised for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness 

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2017 12:00 am

By simply choosing cleaner-burning, higher-performing E15 during the month of October, drivers across six states raised a record $11,500 for breast cancer awareness and research as part of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association's (IRFA) second-annual Pink at the Pumpâ„¢ campaign.

Driftless Region Beef Conference to be Held Jan. 25-26

VINTON TODAY
November 9, 2017 12:00 am

Beef producers from four states invited to attend With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states, university extension services in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference.

Middle Cedar Water Quality Initiative Projects to hold harvest celebration banquet on November 16

VINTON TODAY
November 8, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton/Tama and Miller Creek Water Quality Initiative Projects plan to hold a celebration of the 2017 harvest and farmer-led efforts towards improved water quality and soil health on Thursday, November 16, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at Lakeview Lodge, Hickory Hills Park, 3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City, IA 50651.

Middle Cedar Water Quality Initiative Projects to hold harvest celebration banquet on November 16

VINTON TODAY
November 1, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton/Tama and Miller Creek Water Quality Initiative Projects plan to hold a celebration of the 2017 harvest and farmer-led efforts towards improved water quality and soil health on Thursday, November 16, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at Lakeview Lodge, Hickory Hills Park, 3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City, IA 50651.

iVinton Progress Update

VINTON TODAY
October 31, 2017 12:00 am

Despite being out of the public view for quite some time, the iVinton initiative to bring modern telecommunications to Vinton is still proceeding. In this article we will cover the progress that has been made to date.

Clickstop to partner with Junior Achievement to Prepare V-S Students

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2017 12:00 am

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is thrilled to announce Clickstop has agreed to sponsor all Junior Achievement programs taking place in the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District during the 2017-2018 school year.