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20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony honors the victims of 9/11
One of the darkest days in American history was remembered 20 years later on Saturday, September 11, 2021. With around 100 residents gathered on the south side of the courthouse, the local American Le... 
This isn't a story or a photo that really needs a headline. It's just an old pickup, parked near a field of corn, flying two flags in remembrance of those who lost their lives 20 years ago on 9/11. It... Area Veterans receive Quilts of Valor
When Quilts of Valor makes a presentation to our area Veterans, it's a deeply moving presentation. Sometimes the veterans will share a few words about their experiences, or mention some of their buddi... Gualtier Takes to the Sky
Monday morning, John Gualtier arrived at the Veterans Memorial Airport in Vinton, an appropriately named location for his Dream Flight. Last week he was a little nervous about the flight. The night be... Arrest made in theft of diesel fuel
On September 3, 2021, a search warrant was conducted at 5590 22nd Ave., Vinton. The search warrant was a result of a theft investigation involving off-road diesel fuel from a business located in Bento... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA host Dairy Food Judging
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Friday August 6th, the Vinton-Shellsburg hosted Dairy Food Judging for the Northeast District and members from the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter. The teams test... Old School Produce Partners provide food to area Residents
Once again, Old School Produce Partners, which is a 501c3 non-profit organization brings a harvest that will assist area food pantries across Benton County. For the last 3 years, the project has helpe... New Feature Available on Vinton Today
Construction continues on Vinton Today, on the back end where you can't see it, but I can. Every time Wes comes up with a new or improved feature it makes me so happy, it's like Christmas!On the front...
IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION INDUCTS BRIAN MCNULTY OF WATKINS INTO 2021 HALL OF FAME
The final day of the Iowa State Fair, Brian McNulty, of Watkins, joined a group of Iowans who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program in their county. On Sunday, ... Boomtown lights up the sky, shakes the ground and makes you smile
The Boomtown fireworks show drew thousands to this year's show. With cars lining the streets, filling the fairgrounds and every parking lot in the area, it was obvious that people were ready to ...