Vinton Garden Club does their part for Arbor Day

VINTON TODAY
April 24, 2017 12:00 am

By Rosa Boisen Annually, our club plants a tree in our community. This year, we chose to help the Benton County Fairgrounds replace a few trees that the July 2016 tornado destroyed.

Grantham University Congratulates Local Graduates

VINTON TODAY
April 21, 2017 12:00 am

Grantham University is proud to announce its March local graduates of the university's online degree and certificate programs. "We are so proud to congratulate these graduates on trusting our team with their dreams.

Morgan Eggert performs in Male Chorus and Women's Chorale spring concert at Concordia

VINTON TODAY
April 21, 2017 12:00 am

Morgan Eggert of Atkins, Iowa and the Male Chorus and Women's Chorale from Concordia University, Nebraska, performed in a joint concert at 4 p.m. April 23, 2017 at St.

Kyle Wilkinson of Vinton, was recognized at Upper Iowa University's 2017 Honors and Awards Banquet

VINTON TODAY
April 21, 2017 12:00 am

Upper Iowa University has announced its 2017 Honors and Awards recipients. The honored students were selected by the UIU Honors and Awards Committee and the University academic divisions.

Garden Club Minutes 3/29/17

VINTON TODAY
April 20, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. District II and Central Region met on March 29, 2017, at the Benton County Extension Office.

Prayer boxes already connecting, inspiring area residents

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2017 12:00 am

The first few weeks of the Vinton Prays boxes have already brought inspiring stories to the ladies who hope they will help others throughout our community.

65th anniversary celebration for Bill and Judy Travis

VINTON TODAY
April 11, 2017 12:00 am

Bill and Judy Travis were married in Dallas Center, Iowa at the Methodist Church on April 12, 1952. They were blessed with 3 children - Pam (Rick) Primmer, Tom - deceased (Connie) Travis and Susan Travis.

Megan Bridgewater named to national 'Who's Who' list

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2017 12:00 am

Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne was named to the national "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" list. Since 1934, "Who's Who Among Students" has recognized college students for their academic excellence.

'Steampunked:' Science, science fiction and even art meet at FIRST Robotics Competition

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2017 12:00 am

  This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event. Today, while writing about a unique event and a uniquely successful high school robotics team, I invite you to accompany me on this little journey from a unique place: Inside my mind.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

VINTON TODAY
April 5, 2017 12:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 10, at 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rolena assisted by Karen Schlue. The program will be presented by Frieda Davis.