Crash on Highway 150 results in fatality

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2024 7:12 pm

An automobile accident on Friday afternoon at approximately 3:45 p.m. took the life of an Independence woman, Meghan Devane age 21. Devane was traveling north in her Jeep Patriot, on Highway 150, in the 5100 block near Urbana.

Vinton Lions Club members honored with years of service awards

VINTON LIONS CLUB
March 1, 2024 11:46 am

The Vinton Lions Club congratulated the following member for their service.Congratulations to Mark Wilberg, 20 years; Bill Ortgiesen, 10 years; Ron Tippett, 20 years; Jerry Blank, 10 years and Ryan Davis, 15 years.

V-S March Lunch Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 29, 2024 12:44 pm

Egg Your Yard for Easter!

VINTON SHELLSBURG HS WRESTLING CHEER
February 29, 2024 12:08 pm

Surprise your kids, neighbors or friends with pre-filled eggs hidden in their yard.Complete the form below to book your spot!Upon completing the form, please mail your payment to:Vinton-Shellsburg High SchoolAttn: Wrestling Cheer/Egg My Yard210 21st St Vinton, IA 52349*Make checks payable to VSHS Wrestling Cheer The VSHS Wrestling Cheer Squad is again this Easter taking orders to Egg Your Yard.

Leaplings will be Celebrating their Quadrennial Birthdays Today!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 29, 2024 11:45 am

For some of us, we WISH we didn't have a birthday every year which reminds us of how old we are. But for those having a Leap Year Birthday is a big deal to get to celebrate ON your birthday.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 19-25, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 29, 2024 11:45 am

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Benton Community School District to hold Special Election

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 29, 2024 11:05 am

The Benton Community School District will be holding its second special election vote on Tuesday to improve the Benton Community School District. The vote will be to decide if voters want to pass a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL).

Celebrating Jennifer Melvin, PA-C

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 28, 2024 12:45 pm

Jennifer provides care for our community in the VGH Emergency Department. Recently Jennifer was honored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center as the UNMC PA Class of 2023 New Preceptor of the Year (unanimously selected)! The student who nominated Jennifer stated "She was the BEST preceptor by far" and "she was a true inspiration.

Send in your Easter Activities!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 27, 2024 4:51 pm

Can you believe that it's almost time to celebrate Easter? Please email all of your Easter Activities to vintontoday@hotmail.com and I'll put tog

A bicycle powered bookmobile?

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 27, 2024 4:23 pm

To help us better provide literary outreach for youth in our community, our library is in the planning stages of creating a bicycle-powered bookmobile.