Prom: VS students chose Wiley, Kenney as King & Queen

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg seniors and juniors named Cassie Kenney Queen and Drew Wiley King of their Prom on Saturday. With the theme, "The Great Gatsby," the students took turns standing before their friends and family during the annual Grand March before proceeding to the Skate Center for Prom and then to the VSHS gym for the Post-Prom events.

Matthew Gerhold and Concordia University's A Cappella Choir to perform throughout South Africa

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2017 12:00 am

Matthew Gerhold of Atkins, Iowa and the University A Cappella Choir from Concordia University, Nebraska, will travel to South Africa for its international tour May 7-27, 2017.

Boomtown: Answering questions about street closing, parking, etc.

VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2017 12:00 am

By Tamara Stark, Boomtown Committee It seems that after our recent good news announcement regarding the "˜open shoot' portion of our Boomtown celebration, sponsored by Veridian Credit Union, there are some questions and concerns regarding the closing of the road.

Rachel Gordon of Shellsburg named High Scholar at Nebraska

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2017 12:00 am

Rachel Danielle Gordon of Shellsburg was among more than 1,900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students honored during individual college celebrations and the All-University Honors Convocation April 23 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

Erin T. Horst among those to be awarded a Degrees at Minnesota State University

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2017 12:00 am

Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 2,334 degrees at the end of the spring 2017 semester, with approximately 1,500 students participating in three graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 6 in Taylor Center's Bresnan Arena.

Dr. (Rev) Lyle and Marilyn Dake Celebrate 60th Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
April 24, 2017 12:00 am

Dr. (Rev) Lyle and Marilyn Dake of Lawrenceville IL will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 25th. Lyle and Marilyn were married in theLittle Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa.

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.