Vinton native Higgins named Ames Fire Chief

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2018 12:00 am

Richard Higgins, a 1997 graduate of Vinton-Shellsburg, has been hired as Ames Fire Chief. According to the Ames staff directory, Higgins has been with the Ames Fire Department since 2002.

Heart of America photo contest: Photographers urged to share Iowa farm scenes

VINTON TODAY
August 26, 2018 12:00 am

Entries are now being accepted into the 2018 Capture the Heart of America photo contest. From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories.

Heart of America photo contest: Photographers urged to share Iowa farm scenes

VINTON TODAY
August 26, 2018 12:00 am

Entries are now being accepted into the 2018 Capture the Heart of America photo contest. From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories.

Iowa State Fair Winners: Benton County participants earn many honors

VINTON TODAY
August 25, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_23502" align="alignleft" width="225"] Jessica Crawford was the State Fair Horse Show Trail Champion among 8th graders.[/caption] Dozens of Benton County 4-H members participated in State Fair events after doing well at the Benton County Fair.

Iowa State Fair Winners: Benton County participants earn many honors

VINTON TODAY
August 25, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_23502" align="alignleft" width="225"] Jessica Crawford was the State Fair Horse Show Trail Champion among 8th graders.[/caption] Dozens of Benton County 4-H members participated in State Fair events after doing well at the Benton County Fair.

United Air Force Colonel Darin "Smiley" Humiston Honored at Retirement Ceremony

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2018 12:00 am

Colonel Darin "Smiley" Humiston was honored in a retirement ceremony at the Palace Theater on Saturday. His wife, Stephanie, an aviation "maintainer," also received recognition for her service to her country.

United Air Force Colonel Darin "Smiley" Humiston Honored at Retirement Ceremony

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2018 12:00 am

Colonel Darin "Smiley" Humiston was honored in a retirement ceremony at the Palace Theater on Saturday. His wife, Stephanie, an aviation "maintainer," also received recognition for her service to her country.

New Mass Schedule Updates

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2018 12:00 am

Heart of Mary Cluster (Sacred Heart, Walker; St. Mary, Urbana; and St. Mary, Vinton), Please note that effective July 10th, our new sacramental priest is Fr.

New Mass Schedule Updates

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2018 12:00 am

Heart of Mary Cluster (Sacred Heart, Walker; St. Mary, Urbana; and St. Mary, Vinton), Please note that effective July 10th, our new sacramental priest is Fr.

Iowa College Aid launches college and career readiness training

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2018 12:00 am

Continuing education for college access professionals will be available online Iowa College Aid today announced the creation of Iowa’s first and only college and career readiness training program, in partnership with AEA Iowa, the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa School Counselor Association.