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Farming and Space work together

Three area farmers, Lance Lillibridge, Lori Lang, and Brian Carlson were in Orlando, Florida, attending the Commodities Classic as part of their farming businesses. The Commodities Classis is an annu...

Vinton kicks off 2023 Community Visioning Program

Vinton is participating in the 2023 Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities under 10,000...

Steepleton brings his books to the Vinton Public Library

Author and former Vinton resident Joseph Steepleton presented the Vinton Public Library with a set of all of the books that he's written. Joseph Steepleton, one of 11 children born to his parents Mahlon & Frances right here in Vinton, has been busy over the last almost decade writing and publishing his books. He said that he is "donati...

Chilangos Mexican Restaurant open for business!

Chilangos Mexican Restaurant is now open at the former Pizza Hut location in Vinton! Owner Michael Gonzalez is no stranger to hard work and to managing businesses. With several businesses that he's o...

Benton County Conservation shares WILD news!

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Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

Robin Martin for Vinton Unlimited, Kyle Koeppen. Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools, Tami Stark, Vinton City Council, Ann Williams, Vinton Area Ministerial Association and Janet Woodhouse, representing Farmers Savings Bank and Trust  One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.              &...

Tilford Elementary students use Kindness Week to recognize the Community

3rd Grade Tilford Elementary students in 3SH made this poster to thank workers at City Hall The Tilford Art Teacher. Heather Crabb was asked by Mrs. Annis, the Tilford teaching coach, to help the students make art projects for Kindness Week. The idea was to show appreciation in the community...

Shellsburg Housing Needs Survey

The City of Shellsburg is participating in an assessment concerning our housing needs. ISU Extension is facilitating this process and has developed a survey for our community. Broad community input is...

Kerkman receives Quilt of Valor

Yesterday, Ronnie Kerkman was presented with a Quilt Of Valor for his service during the Vietnam War. A roomful of people greeted Ronnie in the Community Building at the Garrison Library to thank and ...

Vinton Police Department adds new Officer

Bud Maynard swears in Tyler Annis who joins the Vinton Police Department The City Council meeting on Thursday night opened with Mayor Bud Maynard giving the oath of office to the new Vinton Police Officer Tyler Annis.  Annis used to work at the Linn county jail and is...