Area Students Named to Central College Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Local Central College students are among more than 300 who earned spots on the spring 2017 dean's list for Central College. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.

Rail car enthusiasts ride again in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2017 12:00 am

Paul Johnson of rural Murray, Iowa, loved watching railroad maintenance cars as he walked to school as a young boy. At age 80, he bought his first one, and has since traveled much of America's most scenic railways with his wife, Joan.

Irene White to celebrate 90th birthday

VINTON TODAY
August 16, 2017 12:00 am

Happy 90thBirthday Irene (Tumilty) White She will celebrate her 90th on Aug. 20 Please send a card to help celebrate her birthday to: 901 S. Mentze

Inquiring Minds Want to know

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2017 12:00 am

    Folks at the Fifth St. Diner have a question. Do you know who created this masterpiece? They figure that the best way to get an answer to that question is for us to send a picture out to all of you! Any ideas? Simply comment below, or email us at vintontoday@hotmail.

Shellsburg celebrates with parade, other events

VINTON TODAY
August 14, 2017 12:00 am

Shellsburg residents celebrated their community with a parade on Saturday. The Shellsburg Lions began a new tradition a year ago, with their first annual Golf Cart Gala.

Pick a plate: Iowans asked to pick favorite of three new license plate designs

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2017 12:00 am

People who attend the Iowa State Fair, as well as anyone interested enough to vote on-line, can vote on one of three options for the next license plate for Iowa.

Depot fund-raiser: BCHS seeks $25,000 for roof repair before winter

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2017 12:00 am

This photo depicts the need for roof repair on the north roof of the Depot in Vinton. Visitors to the Benton County Historical Society's booth at the Benton County Fair were among the first to learn about the fund-raising project for the roof of the historic Depot.

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Supports People Served at Black Hills Works

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2017 12:00 am

Maleena and a person served are loving the music being played. Matt enjoys a conversation with a person served from BHW. By Sarah Caldwell, Oak 2 Oak 2 is serving in Rapid City, South Dakota with Black Hills Works.

PEO Chapter MZ News

VINTON TODAY
August 1, 2017 12:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 7, at 1:30 at Windsor Manor with hostess, Nancy Beckman. Jane LaGrange will present the program.

Breast Cancer Survivors to Meet

VINTON TODAY
July 31, 2017 12:00 am

Wewill meet Monday, August 14 at5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation atWindsor Manorin the dining room.Meal cost is $7.Reservations not required. Please call Angie Tharp 472-2994, Lisa Staab 472-5255 Lu Karr 319-560-9408 or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862 if you have questions.