Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 4:12 pm

For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors.

Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2024 5:47 pm

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 24, 2024 2:57 pm

The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local  Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry.

Garrison Cemetery Annual Meeting, April 4

GARRISON CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
March 23, 2024 5:22 pm

The Garrison Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Garrison Public Library on April 4 at 2:00 PM.All Shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.

Pinwheels: A Symbol of Prevention

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
March 23, 2024 5:16 pm

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention. Why? Because by its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
March 21, 2024 3:16 pm

Vinton Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.

V-S FFA Advances Through District Convention

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2024 7:57 pm

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisSaturday, March 9th was a day to put in the books for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter. The morning of the District Convention was tense as members practiced their competitions before loading up on the bus for the ride to Waukon.

Iowa House sends bill making illegal immigration a state crime to governor

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 20, 2024 7:57 pm

By Robin OpsahlHouse lawmakers sent a bill making illegal immigration a state crime in Iowa to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Tuesday.Senate File 2340 was approved on a vote of 64-30.

City Council Meeting starts rough, but sails through a variety of business

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 19, 2024 11:53 am

The Vinton City Council met on Thursday night in regular session. On the top of the agenda was the approval of a Class B retail alcohol license for Kwik Trip Inc.

MATT KINGSBURY OF VINTON-SHELLSBURG IS IOWA SECONDARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

VINTON TODAY
March 19, 2024 11:46 am

Matt Kingsbury, principal of Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has been named the 2024 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.