Santa has arrived, it's time to celebrate!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 18, 2022 7:51 am

It's officially time to celebrate the Christmas season!  The 15th Annual Christmas parade arrived with temperatures appropriate for the season.Organized by our area veteran organizations, Santa arrived in town last night courtesy of the Vinton Fire Department to kick off the Vinton celebrations of the season.

Warren Coleman Award Given to Local Lions Members

VINTON LIONS CLUB
November 17, 2022 12:48 pm

The regular Wednesday meeting of the Vinton Lions Club was held at the LaReyna. There were 37 members and two guest present. Deb Kacena and daughter Alyce Lynch shared information on Kacena Farms and the progression of success.

VFW Post #8884 makes donation to Benton County Veterans

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2022 9:03 am

The local VFW Post #8884 presented a $2,000 donation to Veterans Affairs  in Benton County. The organization presented the check to the director, Cara Martin to be placed directly into the Donations fund.

It starts with a gift, but it is so much more!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 15, 2022 10:29 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to resume the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients this year. We are excited to help our clients have a joyful Christmas! Many of our clients, who all live in Benton County are low income, lack the support of close family/friends, and have unfulfilled needs.

Quilts of Valor makes presentation to Veteran Joseph Wax

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 15, 2022 10:09 pm

Joseph Wax, Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (E6) was presented with a Quilt of Valor on Saturday, November 12 at the VFW. Wax joined the Navy in 2004 and was on active duty for 13 years and has now been in the reserves for five.

V-S FFA Travels to National Convention

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2022 6:17 pm

 By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  From October 26th to October 29th, 20 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to the 95th Annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Clipper Corner makes donation to Gifts of Hope

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 14, 2022 12:41 am

Mary Barkdoll and Jessica Davis of Clipper Corner donated $2030 to Gifts of Hope through their annual fundraiser. VGH is grateful for their support and continued support in raising awareness for breast cancer awareness and early detection.

Vinton-Shellsburg pulls out all the stops for Veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2022 6:58 pm

Hands down the Veteran's Assembly is the best event put together by the Vinton-Shellburg Schools each November 11. Held in the Washington Middle School the school pulls out all of the stops for area veterans.

Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Brittany

VINTON TODAY
November 11, 2022 4:50 pm

    A junior at the Vinton-Shellsburg high school has recently been receiving treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. Despite having stage-four cancer, this high school student, Brittany Steinberg, continues to excel in her classes and be the bright, passionate, and positive student she is.

This is for the kids: NEW Riverside Park Equipment is in the works!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2022 12:29 am

At Thursday night's council meeting, Matt Boggess of Vinton Parks & Rec reported on a bid received for the new replacement playground equipment for Riverside Park.