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Vinton Noon Kiwanis install Officers for the 2021-2022 year

Vinton Kiwanis installed officers for the 2021-2022 year at Tuesday's weekly meeting The Vinton Noon Kiwanis met at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday for their regular meeting. As part of the meeting they installed the new officers for the year. Cathy Weber of Marion and also the Lieutenant Gov...

Four Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members To Receive American Degrees

By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter proudly announces that George Haefner, Shelby McDonald, Maddie Moen, and Isaac Wiley will be receiving their American Degrees at the N...

Two vehicle accident on Hwy 218 on Tuesday morning

A two-vehicle accident occurred on Hwy 218 south of Vinton at the intersection of 63rd St. and 24th Ave. Two pickups collided and landed in the southeast corner ditch of the intersection. There is no ...

'Tis the Season to order your Christmas Wreaths and Roping

It is time once again to place your order for your Christmas wreaths or roping to decorate your home or business for the Christmas season. The deadline to order is October 30. {{{thumbnail_Blank_ropin...

Once again Vinton Fire Department serves the community

Vinton Fire Department served area residents breakfast on Sunday morning The Vinton Fire Department held their annual breakfast wrapping up Fire Prevention week. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage and biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee, there was a line...

Vinton Fire Department gives Vinton-Shellsburg Students Fire truck rides

V-S Elementary students enjoy the traditional fire truck ride wrapping up Fire Prevention Week. I'm sure many of us remember the time that we got to ride on the fire truck as a child. That was the highlight of our little lives up until that point.  It was also for the Vinton-Shellburg Eleme...

Fun at the Fire Station

Every year during Fire Prevention week I get a new appreciation for our volunteer fire department. Carving out time during the day to present fire safety to our children each fire fighter takes time t...

Does your Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary student need winter gear?

Coats for Kids The Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary Schools are seeking donations of new or gently used and clean winter coats and snow pants. Your donation will help provide a coat and/or snow pants for ...

Vinton Fire Department visits TLC (Trinity Lutheran Church) Preschool on Tuesday

Children at TLC were able to The Vinton Fire Department is bringing Fire Prevention week to the children in the community. Their first stop was to visit the Trinity Lutheran Church Preschoolers. Part of the education each year is...

Fire Prevention Week begins and will end with Pancakes

Garrison Fire Department's designated pancake maker...at least while I was there Area Fire Departments always respond when anyone in the county asks for their help. They cover a multitude of emergencies and sometimes fun events. This week, they will be busy educating kids in the a...