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.

Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones today at 1:20 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
October 4, 2023 11:41 am

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

Vinton Kiwanis welcome new members and appoint leadership

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
October 3, 2023 8:17 pm

On Tuesday, the Kiwanis Club of Vinton installed their new members, officers and board members.In the first picture is the installation of new club members this past year.

"Safety is my Superpower"

FFA
October 3, 2023 12:14 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  â€œFor my first Ag Safety Day, I had a good time helping the kids learn about safety. I thought seeing all of the kids try new things was really cool to see,” Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Member Dallas Fairbanks said.