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Three administered Oath of Office before Council Meeting

Bethany Gates, taking the oath of office as the 4th Ward Council Member Two city council members were sworn in and took their seats on the city council on Thursday evening before the City Council Meeting began. Bethany Gates, 4th Ward Council Member was sworn in to f...

Second Crash on Hwy 150 North this week

On 12-8-21, at about 2:47 PM, The Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash north of Vinton on Hwy 150 at the intersection of 55th St Dr.  A southbound Ford pic...

Clipper Corner donates $1,250 to Gifts of Hope

Clipper Corner participated in Round-Up for Hope through the month of October donating funds to support Gifts of Hope.VGH is thankful for the efforts of the Clipper Corner staff and the $1,250 donatio...

Christmas Service Information Needed

If you would like to have your Christmas service, Christmas Children's Program or other activities listed please send in the information to VintonToday@hotmail.com or comment below!...

Accident North of Vinton Tuesday

Tuesday morning the Vinton Fire Department and the North Benton Ambulance responded to a semi turnover Tuesday morning, north of Vinton on highway 150, a semi left the road near the Brandon turnoff. For an unknown reason, the driver drifted off onto the shoulder, resulting in the semi rolling onto...

Benton County Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize

Greg Semelroth poses with his $100,000 in lottery winnings. Greg Semelroth of Atkins won the second top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "Holiday Magic" scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at The Depot, 188 Park Ridge Road in Atkins, and claimed his prize...

Ketchen recognized at Legacy Honor event held by Virginia Gay Hospital

VGH has a rich history of people that have given various donations of time, talents and expertise.One of these citizens is John KetchenI think John was destined to become part of VGH since his birth, ...

Vinton Lions Contribute $8,000 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flights

The Vinton Lions Club's Annual 11th Chili supper raised funds to support Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. EI Honor Flight Board President Dick Bell, Vice President Jason Brandon, Official Photographer Frank...

Breakfast with Santa 2021

Santa with children who came out to have breakfast and visit Santa had a sleigh full of fun on Saturday at the Breakfast with Santa event. The event is held at the Vinton Skate Center each year. He met with children from around the Vinton area. Santa did so wel...

Shellsburg Lions Club makes donation to Food Pantry

The Shellsburg Lions Club has donated to the Share Food Pantry $100 each for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is an annual donation for the Food Pantry to help support the community. We wish to thank ...