Cub Scout Pack 55 makes a stop at VGH Nursing and Rehab to make a delivery

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2023 4:49 pm

Jen Bunten and Lori Smith, Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Activities Assistant and Activities Director, visited with Cub Scout, Levi Neuhaus from Cub Scouts Pack 55.

Gifts of Hope Walk/Run Challenge Event supports Benton County Women

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2023 1:48 pm

It was an invitation to join friends at the Quad Cities Bix 7 in 2012 that marked the first steps for Regina Malaska in her journey of race events.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #49

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 10, 2023 12:23 pm

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #49 will include 87 veterans On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #49.

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.