Cattle Congress releases Home Arts & Horticulture results

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2023 11:48 am

Home arts and horticulture entries were up significantly at the 2023 National Cattle Congress. New baking competitions contributed to the increase, and one baking contest helped raise funds for Friends of NCC, a non-profit that supports the National Cattle Congress’ mission.

Vinton Public Library receives Frank Lloyd Wright collection

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2023 11:48 am

The Vinton Public Library received a donation of books from the family of Elizabeth Write Heller. The collection of books and articles highlights the life and family of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Clipper Corner holds Annual Fundraising event for Gifts of Hope

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 10, 2023 10:00 am

In October each year, since 2018, Clipper Corner pulls out all the stops to help the Gifts of Hope Foundation with their fundraising efforts. The shop is in its 37th year and is helping to lend a hand to those who need a little extra help during a breast cancer diagnosis.

Online Groups Extort Minors to Self-Harm/Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2023 8:36 am

The FBI has released the following notice. Parents be aware.---The FBI is warning the public of violent online groups deliberately targeting minor victims on publicly available messaging platforms to extort them into recording or live-streaming acts of self-harm and producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

V-S FFA Competes at Tri-State Dairy

FFA
October 5, 2023 5:37 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThursday, September 14th, was a special day for some Vinton-Shellsburg chapter members. They woke up bright and early to attend Tri-State Dairy Foods and Dairy Cattle Judging in Calmar at the NICC Campus.

City to begin to Enforce Sign Placement

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 5, 2023 5:09 pm

It's the political season again which means, it's time for piles of junk mail, I mean political flyers and yard signs. The Vinton Police Department put out a reminder about where yard signs can be placed.

Joe Gotta Go Tour bus stops in Vinton on Thursday and Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 5, 2023 11:38 am

Updated: The bus will remain here through Friday-Bob DuCharme was contacted by the “Joe Gotta Go Tour" looking for a place to park their bus in downtown Vinton today.

Vinton Fall Cleanup Days Details - October 7-8

CITY OF VINTON
October 5, 2023 12:20 am

This year the City of Vinton is partnering with S&J Sanitation to offer two options to help residents take advantage of this weekend. Friendly reminder, this weekend is intended for residential homes/apartments only, not businesses.

Coffee with a Cop enjoyed by VGH Nursing and Rehab Residents

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 4, 2023 11:59 pm

It's never good if the cops show up at your door...unless you invited them over for a cup of coffee and a chat. That's what the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab did on Wednesday.

Benton County Community Foundation's Grant Deadline Approaching

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
October 4, 2023 5:50 pm

The deadline to submit grant applications to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 grant cycle is 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 15. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5:00 p.