Koop's Toy Drive Happening now!

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2025 11:49 am

🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! ❤️This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is. Every single December, you all show up in a BIG way to help local kids have a Christmas full of joy, and it means more to us than we can ever fully express.

Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in October

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born October 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.

Woodhouse recognized as a Difference Maker

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitment, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes.

The HOT Grant Award is open!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

The HOT Grant Award is open!What is it?This grant is funded through Vinton’s hotel/motel tax and is designed to: Support community events Promote the City of Vinton Attract visitors to our amazing town! Who can apply?Non-profit organizations (501c or equivalent) and government entities looking to enhance tourism and conventions in Vinton.

V-S two hour late start on Thursday, December 4

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 3, 2025 9:54 pm

Due to predicted cold temperatures and the combination of blowing snow and slick roads, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning, December 4.

VSCSD releases Fall 2025 Parent and Staff Survey Results

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 3, 2025 9:54 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has released the results of its fall staff and parent surveys, which were conducted by School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm.

State Partners with Ancestry.com to digitize records

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
December 3, 2025 1:14 pm

The State Historical Society of Iowa today announced the status of a project in partnership with Ancestry.com that expands public access to millions of archival documents at no cost to taxpayers.

Vinton Unlimited Donates to Public Library

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 3, 2025 1:14 pm

Pictured left to right:Clay McBride - Vinton Unlimited TreasurerKellie Roberts - Children's LibrarianKelly Henkle - Library DirectorMelody Snow - Vinton Unlimited Executive DirectorVinton Unlimited, the local chamber of commerce, recently presented a meaningful donation to the Vinton Public Library, made possible through funds received from Happy Time Child Development Center.

Senior Dining Delivery Drivers needed in Vinton

HACAP
December 3, 2025 1:13 pm

HACAP is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm in Vinton, IA. Transportation is provided, and scheduling is flexible.

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Christmas Program and events season!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 3, 2025 11:33 am

It's that time of year again to send in you church events for the Christmas season! Do you have special activities that you'd like to share with the community? Special services planned? Candlelight services?Feel free to send the information here to VintonToday@hotmail.