The Best Days Ever

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 1, 2023 9:44 am

By Rob Sand, State Auditor One of the things I love about the Iowa State Fair is that you always run into someone you didn’t expect to meet. This year was no different: while refilling drinks for folks at the Iowa Pork Tent, I encountered an organ donor wearing a t-shirt promoting the importance of this selfless act.

V-S FFA Officers Heighten Their Leadership Skills

FFA
August 31, 2023 12:34 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana Luis“I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my fellow officers and getting to know each other better. We made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime!” is how Co-Reporter Juliana Luis described her time while at the Vinton-Shellsburg annual Officer Retreat.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 31, 2023 11:45 am

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 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 Splashes Into Summer Fun

FFA
August 30, 2023 8:26 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Monday, July 31st the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter took a quick trip to Jellystone Park in Monticello, Iowa. The day was filled with laughter and excitement as chapter members reached their destination.

LIFESERVE ON-CALL FOR BLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ASSIST WITH HURRICANE IDALIA

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 30, 2023 5:34 pm

On Monday, August 28, the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) was activated for alert to send blood products to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia, if needed.

VPRD & Community Visioning Program will have Designs at Farmers Market

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 29, 2023 8:42 pm

Residents of Vinton will have the opportunity to view the final conceptual landscape designs created through the Community Visioning Program, in which Vinton has been a participant since November 2022.

Boomfest brings the young and the old to downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2023 5:20 pm

83 vendors arrived early on Saturday morning and filled 96 booths in the downtown area. Covering 3 blocks, everything from wine to cupcakes and cdfafts were available for purchase.

Creator of the Vinton Viking Mascot passes away

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2023 4:52 pm

This week, the Vinton Class of 1983 noted something that should be remembered. Before I get to that, we need to back up a few decades before the 1980s.

FOUND (Following Boomfest events)

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2023 4:52 pm

Found:  A six foot child height table was left on the east side of HACAP, may have been left accidentally after Boomtown.  Please feel free to pick up this week at HACAP.

Area children wrap up their first week of school

VINTON TODAY
August 25, 2023 11:47 am

Area children arrived at school during the hottest week that we've had for a long time! Wednesday morning found children and sometimes parents arriving at Tilford Elementary and the teachers ready to welcome the students back to school Several arrived ready to take on the day.