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Vinton kicks off 2023 Community Visioning Program

Vinton is participating in the 2023 Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities under 10,000 in population.

Chilangos Mexican Restaurant open for business!

Chilangos Mexican Restaurant is now open at the former Pizza Hut location in Vinton! Owner Michael Gonzalez is no stranger to hard work and to managing businesses.
Article Thumbnail. Robin Martin for Vinton Unlimited, Kyle Koeppen. Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools, Tami Stark, Vinton City Council, Ann Williams, Vinton Area Ministerial Association and Janet Woodhouse, representing Farmers Savings Bank and Trust

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

 One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.                The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Vinton area groups, for the 2023-grant program.

Shellsburg Housing Needs Survey

The City of Shellsburg is participating in an assessment concerning our housing needs. ISU Extension is facilitating this process and has developed a survey for our community.
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Kerkman receives Quilt of Valor

Yesterday, Ronnie Kerkman was presented with a Quilt Of Valor for his service during the Vietnam War. A roomful of people greeted Ronnie in the Community Building at the Garrison Library to thank and honor him for his service.
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Vinton Police Department adds new Officer

The City Council meeting on Thursday night opened with Mayor Bud Maynard giving the oath of office to the new Vinton Police Officer Tyler Annis.  Annis used to work at the Linn county jail and is already a certified law enforcement officer.
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WOW! 13 Years!

Well, the silly republicans in Des Moines have finally started to realize that for the most part, newspapers are sooo last century. I remember a conversation with a gal who had been in the newspaper business longer than I've been around.