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Area businesses help Santa collect Toys for Christmas

Every Christmas some of our area businesses chip in to make the season merry and bright for a special group of citizens. Koop's Sales and Service and Arnold Motor Supply have been lending Santa a hand...

Thanksgiving Day pursuit ends in Iowa County

On Thanksgiving night (11/24) around 8:10 pm, the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a police pursuit southbound from Watkins. A black Chevrolet pickup was being pursued by the Benton Co...

V-S FFA Holds Annual Pork BBQ Awards & Degree Ceremony

Vinton-Shellsburg Chapter Officer, Annabelle Newton, presented the Chaperones from the National Convention a goodie bag as a sign of our appreciation for their support. Caption for This Year's Greenhand Recipients:This year's Greenhand Recipients after putting on the Blue Jacket for the first time. Pictured from left to right are William McKenna, Wesley McKenna, Tayt...

Giving Tuesday: Give wisely this year

 Be sure your generosity doesn't feed someone else's greed.'Tis the season for giving. As the holiday months approach, many Iowans choose to show their gratitude for another year by donating to h...

The Red Kettle Campaign Underway at Fareway

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle bell ringing campaign kicked off on Monday, November 21st this year and run through December 24th. It will be at our usual location: Vinton's Fareway Grocery Store.Plea...

Good Neighbor Recognition for Eight area Residents

Vinton Unlimited selected the following Vinton residents for November's Good Neighbor Recognition Nominees.Barb Rego was nominated for assisting in her church, as well as helping so many in the commun...

Vinton Unlimited "Holiday Lights" Punch Card Program keeps shoppers local

Vinton Unlimited is offering a 'Holiday Lights' punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch. Completed cards will be entered to win weekly prizes o...

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Expands Their Leadership Skills at IAT

FFA member, Wesley McKenna shares with his group his ideas for the activity. By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn November 12th, 2022, individuals from Vinton-Shellsburg FFA attended the IAT Leadership Conference. They were separated by grade level into three different groups. The...

Angel Tree 2022 now accepting applications

Angel Tree 2022 has begun accepting applications for Christmas assistance and will continue accepting names through December 9. There are two ways to apply:IN PERSON AT:First Christian Church1209 W. 1...

It's Christmas Time in the City

In the air there's a feeling of Christmas Sunday found the downtown stores bustling with customers. At The Niche/Brickside Brew-N-Chew/3D Kitchens there was live music to entertain shoppers while they shopped for treasures or enjoyed a relaxi...