Kelly Henkle, Vinton Public Librarian speaks to area Kiwanis Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2022 1:29 am

Kelly Henkle the new library director, addressed the Vinton Kiwanis club on Tuesday. She shared a bit about herself. A Vinton native, she has a husband Luke and three children Graham, Carmen, and Loren.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #45 CANCELLED

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 18, 2022 12:44 pm

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board voted, making the difficult decision to cancel flight #45.  Unfortunately, due to a plane malfunction in the early morning hours, the flight would have been delayed by at least 3 hours.

46 Scarecrows are set to arrive in Vinton!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 18, 2022 12:34 pm

Vinton is about to get scary! Vinton Parks and Recreation are bringing the scarecrows to town from October 21st through the 30th. Their assignments are to make you laugh, smile, smirk or maybe be a little frightening!Some have already popped up around town.

Nepotism, Veterans Preference and Lawyering Up

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2022 1:01 pm

It was just another run-of-the-mill Benton County Supervisor meeting that took place on Tuesday, October 11...for the most part. But to get the full picture we have to back up to the meeting held on September 30, 2022.

Vinton Fire Department Breakfast also brings St. Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 16, 2022 2:54 pm

If you've been fortunate enough to have never needed the Vinton Fire Department at your house or had to ride in a helicopter like the St. Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance, you have been blessed! CLICK HERE to see the helicopter land!The LifeGuard Air Ambulance arrived on Sunday morning for those attending the Pancake Breakfast at the Vinton Fire Station to explore.

90 Pounds of Meth, 23 Pounds of Fentanyl off the streets with help of LaPorte PD

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
October 14, 2022 5:54 pm

One Iowan and Two Mexicans Sentenced to Federal Prison for Agreeing to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl in Waterloo Law Enforcement Officers Seized More Than 90 Pounds of Meth, 23 Pounds of Fentanyl, and Two Guns During Investigation             Three men who were involved in a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization were sentenced today to significant time in federal prison.

Vinton Fire Department takes kids on the ride of their lives

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 13, 2022 6:21 pm

Of course, a ride on the fire truck is a big deal when you haven't even reached the ripe old age of 10. That's a huge deal!The Vinton Fire Department, as well as the Pink Heals fire truck, and the Mt.

Iowa FFA State Officer and District Officers visit Local FFA

FFA
October 13, 2022 4:58 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg  FFA  Chapter  welcomed Iowa FFA State Officer and District Officers,  Holly Schmitt, Lauren Beyer, and Tessa Tauke  to a  chapter  visit on October  7th, 2022.

VINTON-SHELLSBURG ROLLS OUT DIGITAL BACKPACK FOR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 13, 2022 4:54 pm

Friday Folders that put weight on your student's back and clutter on the kitchen counter aren’t the only way to get information home to parents now. The Vinton-Shellsburg school district has created an optional Digital Backpack that streamlines the flow of information.

Fire Prevention Week brings Kids and Firemen Together

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 13, 2022 12:46 pm

Every year it's fun to watch our Vinton Fire Department share their knowledge with area children. The department visits children as young as preschool and through elementary age.