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Former Vinton Resident honored by the Jackson County Courthouse
A bit of Vinton can be found at the Jackson County Courthouse. Bobbi Alpers, a former Vinton resident, was honored with her portrait being added to the wall in the main courtroom. Alpers was the firs... Vinton Guild of Fine Arts continues to Paint the Town...Beautiful
The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is at it again! In addition to the butterfly that can be seen across the alley from City Hall, the Guild has added a new piece of interactive art to the alleyways in Vint... Sunflower in bloom
Sometimes residents send in photos that are interesting and something they'd like to share the photo with Vinton Today readers. Samantha Kluppelberg captured a photo of her sunflower in mid-bloom. If ... VS Homecoming Week Activities - Window Painting & Parade Info
The Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Week will be September 18th – 24th. If you are a Vinton area business and would like the windows of your business painted for the week, please conta...
Vinton Public Library - Summer Reading Program Winners Announced
Vinton Public Library is excited to announce the winners of the Summer Reading Program, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path", which was held from May 23 to August 12. The program was open to all ages and con... Vinton House Fire Tuesday Morning
The Vinton Fire Department was called to a fire at 1093 2nd Ave. on Tuesday morning around 11:40 a.m. Vinton Fire Department, Vinton Police Department, Benton County Sheriff, Urbana-Polk Township... Local family makes donation in memory of their son, Easton
Easton Lindeman was only 3 years old when he lost his fight against High-Risk Neuroblastoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow. While his family ... Car Accident Friday night
Friday night a single car accident on Highway 150, north of Vinton resulted in at least one injury. The car could be seen on Saturday morning wrapped around a utility pole near the Izaak Walton League... Vinton Fire Department Collects for MDA
Saturday found the Vinton Fire Department collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their "Fill the Boot" campaign. Residents were able to donate to the fund by dropping a dona... Update: Keystone residents given until Friday to remove dogs
A fundraiser has been set up to help pay legal fees of the dog owners who intend to fight to keep their pets. If you would like to donate, the dog owners would appreciate it. Updated:Residents who own...