Breakfast with Santa Brings smiles and hugs for Santa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 12, 2023 11:34 pm

Once again, Santa made his stop at the Vinton Skate Center. He was invited by the elves who work for the Vinton Parks and Rec to meet with area children after a breakfast prepared by the kitchen elves.

Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton will have its distribution this Saturday

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 11, 2023 9:07 pm

Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton will have its distribution this Saturday. Notice the time change: 9:00-10:30 a.m. We will set up on Friday at 3:00, at the church.

Meeker honored by the U of I with Lifetime Achievement & Service Award

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 11, 2023 8:52 pm

Dr. Brian Meeker, of Virginia Gay Hospital was awarded the University of Iowa PA Program Lifetime Achievement and Service Award for his years of service to PA education.

Vinton Lions Club longest serving support group of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 8, 2023 7:33 pm

The Vinton Lions Club has continually supported the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight since 2010 by serving a chili supper at the Vinton Fire Station. They hold the distinguished honor of being the longest-serving support group of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.

FFA Members Strengthen Leadership Skills through IAT Conference

FFA
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe first annual IAT Conference took place on the 11th of November. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA got the chance to take fourteen members to the FFA Enrichment Center for a fun day full of games, dancing, music, making new friends, and great messages on how to be a strong leader from the state officers.

New member added to the Kidsight Screening Team

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

In 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the Lions Club International Convention asking them to become involved with supporting the blind and visually impaired.

Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas December 15, 2023

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

It will be the 12th year for Raegan Junge's annual Christmas party just for veterans. The now 17-year-old will host "Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas" welcoming veterans to a time of celebrating not only the season, but each veteran.

Lights, camera, sibling rivalry at Christmas

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2023 4:46 pm

It's that time of the year. The lights are pulled from the attic, the Christmas tree is up and the sibling rivalry kicks off. Well, not for everyone, but in Vinton it is! In a Facebook post, Kord Sellers poked at his brother Dakoda in a bit of Christmas fun.

Salvation Army bell ringers continue to help Benton County

SALVATION ARMY
December 7, 2023 2:54 am

Thank you to all those who are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. You are doing a great job!It's just fun to look at pictures. We can't get pictures of everyone ringing, but here are a few.

Week 2 winner of the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing is Doug Schneider!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 6, 2023 9:15 pm

Doug shopped locally in Vinton and won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Every week between now and Christmas, Vinton Unlimited will be drawing a winner in their Holiday Lights Punch Card Buy Local shopping incentive.