Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7th

VINTON TODAY
May 29, 2020 4:17 pm

Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7thThe American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Benton County, now Shelter in Relay for Life,will be Sunday, June 7th on National Cancer Survivors Day.

Update on the "Quarantined Twenties" Drive Through Prom

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2020 3:22 pm

Date: June 19, 2020Time: 5:00-7:00 pmDress Code: Semi-Formal to Formal, Students may wear their Prom or favorite "Quarantined Twenties" attire.

Church of Grace in Shellsburg to hold outdoor service

SHELLSBURG TODAY
May 22, 2020 1:45 pm

The Church of Grace is sponsoring An outdoor worship and song service. May 31st. 10:30 AM  at 301 1st. Street Shellsburg.  Nic Tayor from Drop Inn Ministries will be speaking.

Shellsburg American Legion will hold Honor Guard Ceremony on Memorial Day

SHELLSBURG TODAY
May 22, 2020 1:45 pm

The Shellsburg American Legion will be doing a brief Honor Guard ceremony at the Shellsburg Oakwood Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 25 at 11:00 am.  The ceremony will honor the 75th Commemoration of the End of World War II.

2020 Benton County Shelter in Relay For Life: More Important Than Ever

VINTON TODAY
May 21, 2020 3:41 am

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, data and statistics have become very important. Here are some current statistics from the American Cancer Society: IOWA—AT A GLANCE: **Estimated new cases in 2020—18,460 **Estimated deaths in 2020—6,440 **Of the estimated new cases for 2020, the top five types of cancer in Iowa in order are: breast (female), lung and bronchus, prostate, colorectum, and skin melanoma.

Nancy Baldwin to celebrate Birthday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 20, 2020 10:31 pm

On Friday, May 22, Nancy Baldwin will be celebrating her 85th birthday with a Drive-by Reception from 6-7 p.m. Be sure to give a honk and wave! (Please follow social distancing guidelines)If you would like to send her a card, you are welcome to send it to 1105 E Avenue, Vinton, 52349.

Memorial Day Activities Canceled in Vinton

VINTON AMERICAN LEGION UNIT 57
May 20, 2020 1:21 am

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the George G. Luckey Post  57 of the American Legion  has canceled all events normally held for Memorial Day. The Legion will put up the large flags at the three cemeteries but no services will be held.

Historic Preservation Month celebrating historic places, stories behind them

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2020 11:15 pm

May is Historic Preservation Month.Tired of being cooped up? Take a beautiful Benton County road trip! Get out of the house, hop in the car or pickup, and check out the local historically significant places that matter to us.

Boomtown is out, Boom-Fest is in, so far

VINTON UNLIMITED
May 14, 2020 5:48 pm

At this point we are continuing to make plans to hold Boom-Fest on Saturday, August 29 as scheduled. We hope you will find this to be great news!This year’s event will definitely include some changes.

Parade for Norval Staton's 87th Birthday on Saturday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 14, 2020 4:59 am

In honor of Norval Staton's 87th birthday, there will be a parade to help him celebrate. Most of you know him as the guy that mowed the lawn or trimmed your trees.