Angel Tree brings a little Christmas to area Families

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 16, 2021 4:48 pm

The room was full of some of the most famous names in children's games and toys.Barbie, Mickey Mouse, Paw Patrol, Hot Wheels, Parker Brothers board games and baby dolls.

Vinton Kiwanis host Santa Claus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 15, 2021 6:56 pm

Santa Claus stopped in to visit with area children at Pizza Ranch at Tuesday's meeting. Once a year the Vinton Kiwanis club provides lunch to several area children and teachers as part of their Christmas Party.

The Local Salvation Army in need of Bell Ringers

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2021 12:56 pm

The Salvation Army has some time slots for bell-ringing still available at Fareway for the following dates- Thursday-16th, Friday-17th, Tuesday-21st, Wednesday 22nd and  Thursday- 23rd.

Cottage Garden Society brings Christmas Cheer to the Courthouse

VINTON TODAY
December 14, 2021 5:55 pm

Once again, the Cottage Garden Society pulls out all the stops and brings Christmas cheer to the community. This time their handiwork can be seen on the second floor of the courthouse.

Lions Donates to Critical Incident Stress Management for First Responders

VINTON TODAY
December 14, 2021 11:30 am

Dennis Lausar, Vinton Lions Club President, and Alan Woodhouse presented a $500 check to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) supporting Benton County First Responders and crisis interventions.

P.E.O. Chapter HG Recognizes Continuing Education Grant Recipients

VINTON TODAY
December 13, 2021 12:30 pm

Members of Vinton’s P.E.O. Chapter HG met at Cindy Elwick’s home on Saturday, December 4th for a Christmas Brunch. Guests of honor were Darcy Duart and Shelby Stender who were recently awarded P.

City of Lights Continues the "Deck the House" contest

VINTON TODAY
December 13, 2021 12:24 pm

Vinton, City of Lights continues the annual Deck the House contest this year. The Contest also includes businesses, so don't forget to vote for these competitors as well.

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive

VINTON TODAY
December 10, 2021 6:25 pm

The Vinton Knights of Columbus would like to thank the local communities for their generous support of our 2021 Tootsie Roll Drive.   With your support, we were able to generate just over $2300 for support for the intellectually disabled.

Santa and the Elves help the Salvation Army

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2021 5:48 pm

You grabbed your list, and you hope that you didn't forget anything as you pull into the parking lot of Fareway. Then you spot them at the door. It's Santa, or maybe it's his elves, or maybe it's a family singing and dancing to Christmas music.

Holiday Lights Punch Card Winner Announced for Week 1

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2021 1:31 am

Vinton Unlimited announced the first winner of the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing. The winner drawn for this week's winner was Barbara Greenlee who won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars.