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Red Cross Awards its highest honor to Kinzley Kurth
The American Red Cross will award the Certificate of Merit, their highest honor to Kinzley Kurth of Vinton. The certificate is only for Red Cross trained individuals and off-duty professional responde... Alliant Energy makes plans for largest solar and battery facility in Iowa
Alliant Energy filed its plan with the Iowa Utilities Board to acquire a portion of the Duane Arnold Solar Project from NextEra Energy Resources and to repurpose land from the former Duane Arnold nucl...
Meet Vinton's New Librarian
Hello, Vinton residents! My name is Renee Greenlee. I am very excited to be in this new role as the director of Vinton Public Library. I previously worked at Marion Public Library as a Children’s Li... Ringing in the Christmas Season with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
If you are willing to donate an hour or two for a great cause please Contact Julie Hansen at 319-329-7119 to help the Salvation Army raise needed funds to operate throughout the upcoming year.Pictured... Angel Tree 2021 has begun accepting applications for Christmas assistance
Angel Tree 2021 has begun accepting applications for Christmas
assistance and will continue accepting names through December 3.
There are three ways to apply:1) IN PERSON AT:
First Christian Church...
VSHS Carolers visit area stores
VSHS choir students kicked off the holiday season with their first round of Christmas Caroling on Sunday downtown Vinton at the Christmas Open House. The carolers stopped to sing in various locations ... VGH Tree Walk Raffle Winner Announced
Virginia Gay Hospital announces Michele Schoonover as the winner of the VGH Tree Walk Raffle. We are grateful for all who participated in the raffle in support of Tree of Lights! We plan to bring the ... VS FFA Prepares Community for Holiday Season with Lights and Roping
By: Co-Reporter Isabel MullinexOn Saturday, November 13th, 14 FFA members gathered at the Vinton Courthouse at 9 A.M. to help GoVS with the annual hanging of holiday lights and roping. This is a great... Area Vinton shoppers made their way downtown on Sunday
The traditional "after the Christmas parade but before Thanksgiving" Christmas Open House was held Sunday afternoon in downtown Vinton. Area shoppers enjoyed treats, deals, and specials rolled out esp... Santa Claus arrives in Vinton
Thursday evening brought excited children to downtown Vinton to welcome Santa Claus to town. Santa along with the winners of the Turkey Coloring Contest rode atop one of the fire trucks from the Vinto...