Do you still remember Dr. Max and Mombo?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 7, 2011 12:44 pm

[VIDEO] It used to be if you had a memory of a time in your childhood, you had that, and maybe a few pictures. Now if you have a memory, google it! Today I was thinking about Dr.

Class of '81...future stars

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2011 11:00 am

Back in the day...waaaaay back...here are some pictures of the "future" class of 1981 when they were in the 5th grade! Seemed time appropriate.

Update on the Geiger Family

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 28, 2010 3:27 pm

Today we had a surprise visit from our neighbors, the Geigers...the ones who lost their home in a fire earlier this month. For the most part they are doing as well as you possibly can after a loss like this.

Blessed Hope Church Christmas Program

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2010 12:11 pm

Blessed Hope Church celebrated the birth of Christ with the Sunday School children performing a short play. Photos courtesy of Sarah Pohlmann.

Presbyterian Church celebrates Christmas

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2010 12:07 pm

The children of the Vinton Presbyterian Church performed their Christmas program, playing the roles of the angels, wise men and others in the story of the birth of Jesus.

Thank You from the Hansen Family

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2010 10:55 pm

  Our sons, Alex, 23 and Elliot, 17, began living in a group home in Marion during October. The opportunity came up for them to live together and be closer to their school and day program.

Aaron Koppen named to President's List at LETU in Longview, Texas

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2010 12:41 pm

  Aaron Koppen of Shellsburg, Iowa was named to the President's List and recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments for the Fall 2010 semester.

Donations for Lester and Donna Geiger

VINTON TODAY
December 17, 2010 12:25 pm

As many of you read, Lester and Donna Geiger of Rural Brandon, lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire on Wednesday. If you would like to help this couple out, we will be passing on donations to them.

Stories from the past

JOHN KIME
December 15, 2010 8:58 am

  During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could. They regularly made use of everything.

Life during the Great Depression

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2010 8:52 am

Just a short story that might give you a chuckle: During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.