School Clothing Vouchers Available from the Salvation Army

SALVATION ARMY
August 8, 2023 3:48 pm

The Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clothing to be used at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at  5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402.

V-S FFA Members Sharpen Leadership Skills at Washington Leadership Conference

FFA
August 8, 2023 11:41 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  “It was really fun, I made a lot of memories that I hope to look back on some day. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go to take it, because they won’t regret it”.

Boys raise funds to buy food for Vinton Food Pantry

VINTON TODAY
August 7, 2023 3:41 pm

By Sherry Crawford, Vinton Food PantryNever underestimate the power of a lemonade stand  - especially if it belongs to Brantley and Hudson Dvorak.The Vinton Food Pantry  depends on donations to survive.

DeSantis makes a house call to Vinton Resident

VINTON TODAY
August 7, 2023 10:31 am

Editor's note: As I started my story about the DeSantis visit on Saturday, this note from Peggy came in. This kind of topped saying, "Ron DeSantis was here.

Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 4, 2023 6:17 am

BY:  ASHLEY MURRAY  A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.

Vinton loses local hero, John Gualtier

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 3, 2023 12:05 am

This week, we lost a local war hero. John Gualtier was a proud United States Army veteran who served as a combat medic during World War II. For his service, John earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

Shellsburg seeks donations to bring Wall Dogs to preserve mural

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
August 2, 2023 4:26 pm

The Shellsburg community is seeking the public's help to preserve a downtown mural. The mural is in bad shape, but it is an important part of our downtown’s history and culture, and we want to make sure it is saved.

Privacy lawsuit against Iowa newspaper publisher will proceed, judge rules

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 1, 2023 11:45 am

BY:  CLARK KAUFFMANJudge compares information sharing to video-store rentalsA federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an Iowa newspaper publisher violated customers’ privacy rights through information sharing with Facebook.

Section of 1st St. will be closed beginning on Monday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 29, 2023 7:39 pm

Beginning on Monday July 31st, 1st St. from R to Q Avenue will be closed for construction. This would be the street that goes in front of the county shop and to the Vinton Legion.

Fire damages condos at 1507 W. 3rd St. in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 29, 2023 6:15 pm

Friday night the Vinton Fire Department responded to a call at 1507 W. 3rd St. in Vinton to the condos located at this location. Video was recorded by Misty Millard and shared with Vinton Today and can be seen here.