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Rollinger to perform with Nat'l FFA Band at 2022 Nat'l FFA Convention & Expo

Rachel Rollinger, a member of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter in Vinton, Iowa will be on stage and in the spotlight Oct. 26-29 during the 2022 National FFA Convention & ...

Statement from the Vinton Public Library

The Vinton Public Library Board would like to thank our community for your patience during this time of transition. As a board, we recognize the importance our public library has to all individuals in...

Vinton High School Class of 1967 Reunites

Vinton High School Class of 1967 The Vinton High School Class of 1967 met at Barry's Lanes for their 55th Class Reunion on August 6th, of 2022. Present were the following:Front Row Seated: Bev Lechtenburg, Suzie Holst, Marti Eckhar...

The Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock & Horticulture Award Winners

Kelsey Brown3rd Place, Purple Ribbon   Division: 259: Sheep Showmanship   Class: 25903: Sr. Showmanship (Gr. 9-12)Garrett CrawfordBlue Ribbon   Division: 259: Sheep Showmanship   Class: 25...

42° North Winery brings home Silver and Bronze from the Iowa State Fair

Vintners and winemakers from across the state put their best bottles to the test in the Iowa Wine Competition, judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.Over 130 wines from 18 Iowa winerie...

2022 Iowa State Fair Exhibits & Communication Winners

Communication / Share The FunLorelei Hinebaugh - Florence Participation -  Vocal performance of Hallelujah by Leonard CoohenDivision: 113 Share The FunClass: 11300 S...

Steil of Keystone Walks away with three awards at Iowa State Fair

The "Haves and Have Knots" were awarded top honors in the Wood Projects competition judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.Wild Fowl - Song Birds1) Bob Kroese, Pella2) Randy Hansen, Des...

Blairstown woman places in multiple categories at Iowa State Fair

Fabric and Threads - CrochetAlyssa McNab of Des Moines received Best of Show honors in the Crochet division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.The ...

Bierschenk of Van Horne wins multiple ribbons at Iowa State Fair

Fabric and Threads - Hand KnittingJean Scherr of West Des Moines claimed the Best of Show and Sweepstakes titles in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the sta...

VFW Bass Tournament yields 16 pounder

2nd Place – (L-R) Dale Henry, Dan Bliss, Dean Guedes The Vinton VFW Post 8884 hosted the 2nd Annual VFW Bass Tournament at Harper’s Ferry on Sunday, 7 August 2022. Blast-Off was at 6 am in the rain with 10 boats participating. Weigh-in was at 2 pm by ...