Halloween activities bring more than 400 children to downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2022 7:58 pm

With perfect weather, Vinton Parks and Recreation hosted more than 400 children and their families in downtown Vinton. With several activities for the children on the courthouse lawn, children were able to have a bit of fun before taking part in the parade through downtown Vinton.

2nd Annual Glow Fun Run brings close to 175 runners

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2022 12:45 pm

The 2nd Annual 5K Glow Fun Run took off on Saturday, October 22. Funds raised through the run go toward  trail improvement and scholarships for Vinton-Shellsburg seniors.

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE SERVICE OF LOCAL VETERANS

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
October 25, 2022 11:05 pm

Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight rescheduled for November 2, 2022 Flight #45 to host 90

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 25, 2022 5:24 pm

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will re-launch Flight #45. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board of Directors, along with many volunteer coordinators have been working diligently to ensure the veterans scheduled to board flight #45 have a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

Tour the town and find your favorite Scarecrows

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 25, 2022 1:54 pm

Here are just a few more of the scarecrows around Vinton. It would be so fun to have a group photo of all of the entries, they are soooo creative! Kudos to the Vinton businesses for participating in such a fun activity!Print off the ballot and cast your vote by dropping it off at the Rec Center by 7:00 p.

Updated Comment Format

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 25, 2022 12:37 am

For 12.5 years, Vinton Today has been able to publish the names of those who comment on articles without any problem. Because of recent events, aka readers who commented on articles were now being tracked down and harassed on social media, comments will now look different.

Fareway joins Secretary Pate's efforts to combat human trafficking in Iowa

FAREWAY STORES
October 24, 2022 7:08 pm

 Fareway Stores, Inc. announced today it has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is led by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate.

Leaf pickup is underway (Place leaves 1 ft. from your curb)

CITY OF VINTON
October 24, 2022 9:56 am

Curbside pickup is for leaves ONLY is now underway. NO sticks, grass, dead plants, plant clippings/debris, etc. To make things cleaner and easier, please place the leaves about one foot out from the curb.

Saturday night accident, no serious injuries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 23, 2022 12:14 am

Saturday night, at approximately 10:30 PM the Benton County Sheriff’s department, Vinton Fire Department, Vinton Police Department, and North Benton Ambulance responded to an accident on the east side of Vinton.

Iowa Economic Development Authority Touring Vinton

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
October 22, 2022 1:02 pm

Benton Development Group has invited a team from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to tour several Benton County communities. The delegation will survey downtown areas for strengths, challenges, and potential revitalization strategies.