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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... Vinton Unlimited Holiday Punch Card Program begins Sunday, November 21
Vinton Unlimited is offering a 'holiday lights' punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch. Completed cards will be entered to win weekly prizes o...
V-S FFA Chapter Receives 2 Star Rating placing in the Top 5% of the Nation
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On October 27th, 16 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana. On their way there, the chapter stopped at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch... Garrison House Fire Tuesday Night
On Tuesday evening the Garrison Fire Department responded to a house fire at 100 East Maple Street, which destroyed the former Emma Crossley house. The house is located at the corner of Maple and Syca... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Ruth Mayhew
Ruth Mayhew served as Administrative Assistant for 18 years prior to her retirement in 1999. Mike Riege stated “she was a tireless worker, filling roles of secretary, Board Secretary, Human Resource...
Vinton Parks and Recreation Announce Turkey Contest Winners
Vinton Parks & Recreation released their 2021 Turkey Coloring Contest Winners. The Vinton Parks & Recreation Dept held their annual Turkey Coloring Contest for 3rd
grade and under. We would like to... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Marian Fuehrer
Marian Fuehrer – Paula Happel (Daughter) Marian Fuehrer exemplified what it means to be committed to quality healthcare in a rural setting. Marian has been highlighted in our Tree of Lights annual c... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Kenneth Feller
Kenneth Feller in conjunction with Karl Fischer co-chaired a capital campaign in June of 1961 to raise $483,000 in funds for the construction of a long-term care facility in Vinton. At the time the fa... VGH Founders Award Honorees - Dr. D.C. Weideman
Dr. D. C. Weideman served as VGH Board of Directors from 1966 to 1991, holding the position of President from 1975 to 1991. A tremendous amount of activity happened during these years. In 1965, the ne...