Sophmores and Juniors to attend PSAT Informational Meeting

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

On Thursday, September 14, the sophomores and juniors will attend an informational meeting to acquaint them with a PSAT testing opportunity. The Pre-SAT test is an annual test to help students assess their college readiness and identify areas needing improvement as they prepare for the standard college entrance exams, the SAT and the ACT.

Go Hawkeyes: Vinton native shows state pride on USS Princeton

VINTON TODAY
September 8, 2017 12:00 am

Matthew DuCharme moving a pallet during an at-sea ship restocking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released) With one of the big games of the season coming up, Iowa Hawkeye fans, wherever they are, are showing their black and gold with pride.

'Just Us:' Area women hear from variety of speakers

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Emily Cashman gives a floral demonstration. The Just US group held an event last night at the Vinton Kirkwood Center. Bethany Clemenson from B the Light Leadership opened the event with tips on how to get more out of your life by stating, "as long as you have breath, you have purpose.

VS FFA chapter visits John Deere facilities

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Left to Right: Jordan Pattee, Brianna Lundvall, Jordan Cantrell, Eric Henkle, Shelby McDonald, Franki Evans, George Haefner, Weston Bierschenk, Blake Witzel By Frankie Evans, FFA Co-Reporter On June 14th our FFA chapter got the chance to have a tour at the John Deere factories.

FFA continues Party in the Park petting zoo tradition

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

By: Shelby McDonald, Co-Reporter On the 24th of June the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their annual petting zoo at Party in the Park at the Riverside park, in Vinton.

Sole Sisters: 5th grade fitness/lifestyle program for girls to begin Sept. 12

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Sole Sisters, the fitness and empowerment group for fifth grade Vinton-Shellsburg girls, will continue again this year, with Mrs. Lindsey Otto and Mrs.

Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Simmental Cattle Show

VINTON TODAY
September 6, 2017 12:00 am

Lone Tree Simmentals of Lone Tree was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull banner in the Simmental Cattle show judged August 18 and 19 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Supreme Champions Named in Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Show

VINTON TODAY
September 6, 2017 12:00 am

Grand Champions from each dairy breed competed for the coveted Supreme Dairy Cow title judged August 12 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Hope and Tanner Morrison of Peterson, Minn.

Program to Award $1,000 College Savings Iowa Deposits to 50 Iowa Families; Educate on College Planning and Financing

VINTON TODAY
September 6, 2017 12:00 am

Fifty Iowa parents or guardians will each be awarded a $1,000 deposit into a College Savings Iowa 529 account through the Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway, sponsored by Iowa Student Loan ®.

Garden Club meets at Celebration Park to hear its story

VINTON TODAY
September 6, 2017 12:00 am

Front Row: Bristol Gibson, Michelle Foshe, Sharen Stueck, Luanna Hawkins, Susie Hansen. Back row: Fran Stueck and Theresa Foth. The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.