Buhr marks 40th year as Garrison Fire Protection Agency President

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2016 12:00 am

John Buhr (far right) was recognized and honored for 40 years as President of The Garrison Fire Protection Agency at the Garrison Fire Dept. Christmas Party on December 10.

Vinton Garden Club News

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2016 12:00 am

The Vinton Garden club, a member of National Garden clubs, Inc. District II and Central Region met on November 30, 2016 in the office at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Obadal Upper Iowa University Grad

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2016 12:00 am

Valerie Obadal is a 2016 June Graduate of Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Valerie Obadal of Shellsburg, IA, graduated with a Bachelor/Science: Nursing degree in Nursing in June.

Community Foundation awards scholarship to local students

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2016 12:00 am

A Benton County student pursuing higher education opportunities has received additional financial assistance this fall thanks to a scholarship from the Benton County Community Foundation and its host foundation, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Alan Hummel named 2017 Valuation Visionary Award

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2016 12:00 am

Alan Hummel, son of Kyle & Shirley, graduate of Vinton Washington High School - class 1978, was awarded the following: The Collateral Risk Network (CRN) made a special announcement and it is exciting news for our company.

VSMS announces 1st Trimester Honor Roll

VINTON TODAY
November 29, 2016 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has announced its 1st Trimester Honor Roll. Click the links below to see the complete lists for each grade: 6th

North Eden Willing Workers hold skate party, meeting

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2016 12:00 am

The meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club was held November 6th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton, Iowa. The meeting started at 4:10 PM and ended at 5:10 PM.

VINTON GARDEN CLUB HAS BUSY FALL

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2016 12:00 am

The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs Inc., District II and Central Region met August 31st, 2016, at the Vinton Public Library. Eight members answered roll call by answering "Are you successful at growing orchids".

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMEBERS "˜VISIT' VIETNAM AND AFRICA

VINTON TODAY
November 9, 2016 12:00 am

  About 30 people enjoyed the Center Point Historical Society's annual Harvest Potluck October 27. The program was a slide show on modern Vietnam by Paul Schantz and Jon Sholes, both of whom had recently visited the country.

Halloween at Shellsburg: Costumes and making mummies

VINTON TODAY
October 31, 2016 12:00 am

Shellsburg Elementary students celebrated Halloween on Friday, with costumes, parties and watching Mrs. Walker's class make TP mummies of staff members (the prize for winning the best attendance award for the month.