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Farmers Market is "Stir Crazy" this week
Thursday night is Farmers Market! The theme for the market this week is "Stir Crazy." VPRD will be cooking and serving free veggies! Veggies are a perfect side entree to the main course that Mercha... Rita Guenther Shares Experiences made possible by Vinton Residents
It was probably just a trip to visit mom, but when mom is part of the Kiwanis club you get drafted to share your experiences with the group. So that's what Rita Guenther who now works at The National ... Vinton Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Meth
A man who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than six years in federal prison. &nbs...
Area Children decorated Downtown Vinton with Their Artistry
Last Saturday, July 2nd, Vinton Unlimited sponsored a chalk drawing event that was held in downtown Vinton. Several area children participated in the activity creating pictures on the sidewalk. Some... 12 years old Entrepreneur looks into the future, and he's got plans
Sometimes the Benton County Fair is just a time to show off your talent. Other times it's a stepping stone to becoming an entrepreneur. For 12-year-old Cole Birker, he hopes to make a little profit fr... Vandalism hits area Churches
At the end of May, a couple of area churches were hit with minor vandalism on a Saturday night. Just in time for parishioners to arrive and see it on Sunday morning. As one of the pastors said, "I can... Note About Email Address Updates
Apparently, there have been several readers whose email service providers are closing their current services for customers. I am receiving several notices concerning changing your email address for th...
Happy 4th of July from a Young Artist
As part of Vinton Unlimited's Chalk it Up event on Saturday, young Emry Welper, a local nine-year-old, thought that the sidewalk in front of LaGrange Pharmacy in downtown Vinton. Saturday morning he g... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Rocks the Show and Recruits the Future
By Gabby PowerOn June 22-26th, the great Benton County Fair was held at the fairgrounds in Vinton. Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members kept very busy throughout the fair doing a variety of activities. Membe... Independence Day Weekend - No Email on Friday or Monday
There will be no outgoing email on either Friday, July 1 or Monday, July 4. The outgoing email service will resume again on Tuesday, July 5th. Information will continue to be added to the website...