American Legion to hold Fish Fry

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton's American Legion will be holding a Fish Fry, on Friday, December 8th from 5-7:00 p.m. The American Legion is located at 105 N R Ave. in Vinton.

Christmas giving opportunity: Koop's Auto

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Jeremy Koopman and his staff have set up the Christmas tree and are now collecting gifts to present to the families served by Horizons. Now located at the corner of 8th St.

Christmas lights: Santa and shivering snowman

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

The winter weather arrived this week, as this snowman seems to indicate. Many local residents have been decorating their yards and homes for the holiday season.

Horst to be among those Awarded a Degree from Minnesota State University

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 1,817 degrees at the end of the fall semester, with commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Dec.

Mass Schedule for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

The Mass schedules for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas in the Heart of Mary Cluster. With the 4th Sunday of Advent falling on Dec. 24th and the Christmas liturgies beginning that evening, we have made some changes to our Mass times.

IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OPEN 2018 LEADERSHIP GRANTS

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2017 12:00 am

The Iowa 4-H Foundation and Hills Bank and Trust Co. open its annual leadership grant program for students who will be seniors in the fall of 2018. The Iowa 4-H Foundation and Hills Bank and Trust Company 2018 Leadership Grant applications are now open for current high school juniors.

Tour De Lites: Yessak continues winning local 5K races

VINTON TODAY
December 4, 2017 12:00 am

Three Tour De Lites participants pose for a seflie before the race in their holiday running costumes. In his two-week break between his freshman cross country and track seasons at Wartburg College, Vinton native Jordan Yessak returned to his hometown to add to his list of local race wins.

BCHS selling depot prints by Hugh Mossman

VINTON TODAY
November 29, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton County Historical Society is selling prints of a watercolor depicting the local depot that painted by Vinton native Hugh Mossman. He has kindly allowed the Benton County Historical Society to have prints made to be used as a fundraiser for the Vinton Depot roof.

5 generations gather to celebrate with Wanda Sellers

VINTON TODAY
November 23, 2017 12:00 am

Wanda Sellers, age 90, surrounded by four younger generations. Standing are great-granddaughter Jessica Good, holding her sons, Carter (age 5) and Braxton (5 months); Sadja Sondag (Wanda's granddaughter), Wendy Pennington (daughter) and great-granddaughter Maraya Sondag, holding her son, Shae Hacker (age 1 month) with son Leyland Miller, age 3 in front of her.

Buddy Bench: Den 3 Scouts donate to Tilford

VINTON TODAY
November 22, 2017 12:00 am

The members of Pack 47, Den 3 Cub Scouts shared a special gift with their classmates at Tilford Elementary on Tuesday: A Buddy Bench. Working with parents and Scout leaders, the youngsters helped assemble, sand and finish the bench, which soon will find its place near the Tilford playground.