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Vinton's Downtown made more beautiful with Flowers

There will be no Outbound Email on Memorial Day
The headline sums it up. Take a moment to remember those we've lost in the service of our country on this important day.
Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer
Iowa lakes and rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, boaters, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter.Rivers are dynamic systems that change with high flows and have obstacles hidden just beneath the water surface. Iowa rivers can have sudden drop-offs, holes, submerged shelves, foot holds and rock ledges.
Urbana Officially terminates Police Chief

Notification to the Community - Summer Meal Program
Notification to the CommunityOpen Sites and Closed Enrolled (Needy area)Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the course of meal service.
SACG upgrades Shellsburg's Pavilion with new Picnic Tables

Vinton Today Needs You
Dear Vinton Today Readers,First off, a huge thank you to those of you who have already sent in donations and checks to help build the new website—your generosity means the world. Truly, I’m touched. And no, I didn’t even have to send you a tote bag or promise to name a bench after you!Believe it or not, Vinton Today is now 15 years old. (I know, I can’t believe it either—where did the time go?) What started as a little idea has grown into something far beyond what I imagined.
4th St. Diner in Need of an upright Freezer ASAP
UPDATE!We were fortunate to have several people reach out to us and we received a brand new freezer today. Simply amazing! I am overwhelmed with the positive support of the community members and your readers. We really appreciate it. —-The 4th St. Diner is in desperate need of an upright freezer to replace one that just died. If any readers have one in good working condition we would be interested in accepting it as a donation.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sale Grows Over $8,500 for Ag Program

Virginia Gay Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees at 2025 Service Awards Banquet
