Survivors of domestic violence deserve to feel safe at home

SECRETARY OF STATE
October 20, 2023 12:49 pm

Every October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since last October,  10 Iowans have died due to this horrific crime.In 1989, Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Awareness Month.

Another day, another Drama - Yard Signs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 20, 2023 10:36 am

The Vinton City Council held a General Government Committee Meeting on Thursday evening. On the agenda was a lengthy discussion concerning the placement of yard signs in the right of way.

Vinton's changing landscape

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 20, 2023 10:25 am

It has been another productive summer and fall around Vinton!On the west end of town, we've watched a couple of developments happening. The largest and one that impacts a lot of people every day is the paving of West 1st Street.

Vinton PD partners with Pink Heals to raise funds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2023 12:27 pm

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Vinton Police Department is selling pink patches for $5 each to help support Pink Heals of Eastern Iowa. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Pink Heals Eastern Iowa to help with their projects.

Wednesday afternoon field fire brings another quick response from the VFD

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2023 12:24 pm

A fire at the farm of Wayne and Sharon Rhinehart brought the Vinton Fire Department. Around 2:00 p.m. a call came in from Wayne about a fire in his field.

If you've been blessed, can you give a little extra to the area Food Pantry?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2023 11:53 am

The Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton works tirelessy throughout the year to provide a great service to those in need. Providing supplies of food to feed families in need is something that they take to heart.

Area Pig Farmers featured in Virtual FarmChat

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
October 19, 2023 11:53 am

Iowa elementary students invited to learn with pigs Iowa elementary school students will have the chance to learn about life on a pig farm through a virtual visit on Thursday, October 26.

The Vinton swimming pool slide slips away into the past

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 18, 2023 5:35 pm

Vinton Park's and Rec is in the process of upgrading the pool For a long time the condition of the slide was such that it needed to be replaced.  Last week in a lengthy process, the slide was taken down.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 9-15, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 18, 2023 3:29 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 9-15, 2023All 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.

V-S FFA Members Explore Opportunities at Hawkeye Ag Day

FFA
October 18, 2023 12:32 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisTuesday, September 26 was a big day for Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members. 9 members signed up to attend Hawkeye Ag Day eager to learn more about different parts of agriculture.