What's that in the river?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2022 3:12 pm

It's always fun to eavesdrop in on Facebook conversations. Especially when it involves Vinton, or the history of Vinton. This week Darran Sellers noticed something in the river that looked odd, and it begged the question, "Has anyone else seen this in the river? It's on the east side of the bridge by the north shore.

Iowa Poetry Association announces release of its 77th annual anthology

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2022 3:12 pm

Benton County Resident Jan Logan, Van Horne, was published in the Iowa Poetry Association-Poets published in Lyrical Iowa 2022The Iowa Poetry Association (IPA) announces the publication of its annual poetry anthology Lyrical Iowa.

Library Book Review: Huge Harold

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 12, 2022 12:21 pm

Huge Harold, Written and illustrated by Bill PeetReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkChildren's bookEasy; pictures!     I first discovered Bill Peet when my oldest children were growing up in the seventies.

Library Book Review: By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 10, 2022 7:12 am

By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead                   By Julie Anne PetersReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkYoung Adult, Intense     This book deals with some very hard subjects, and is certainly not for everyone.

Library Book Review: The Violent Storm

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 7, 2022 10:24 am

The Violent StormBy William W. JohnstoneReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkWestern: Large PrintMild Profanity/ViolenceFrom the “Will Tanner, US Deputy Marshall” Series comes this tale of retribution and violence, which, of course, are nothing new to Deputy Marshall Tanner.

Library Book Review: Hatchet

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 4, 2022 1:54 pm

HatchetBy Gary PaulsenReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkJunior FictionPublished by Simon and Schuster 1987Is there any middle-aged reader among us who has missed this classic, three-time Newberry Honor Winner? We listened to this book in audio format about 20 years ago and promptly added a new favorite to our collection.

Vinton Public Library Book Review: The Woman in the Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 1, 2022 4:27 pm

The Vinton Public Library has begun to share book reviews. This is the first in the series. ---The Woman in the LibraryBy Sulari GentillReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkMystery/RomanceSome Raw LanguageIn the Boston Public Library, four people choose to sit at a large table.

Mount Mercy University celebrates August 2022 graduates

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2022 12:52 pm

The student listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this August:  Atkins, Beth Hlas, Master of Arts For over 90 years, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation, adapting to meet the changing educational needs of the Cedar Rapids community.

Iowa State University Summer Graduates include Wood

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2022 9:39 am

Iowa State University awarded degrees to 693 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies.

CAPTURE THE HEART OF AMERICA PHOTO: NEW CATEGORY FOR 2022

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2022 10:52 pm

From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories. There is no better way to capture this story than through the lens of photographers from across the country.