Bad to the Bone

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2021 1:38 pm

The Palace Theatre might have a bone to pick with you. With all of the fun and giggles that the scarecrows have added to the community, there is always someone that will ruin a bit of the fun.

2021 Scarecrow Contest

VINTON TODAY
October 25, 2021 9:49 pm

Who knew that Scarecrows on every corner would make Vinton more enjoyable to drive through? Vinton Parks and Recreation did!Below is a list of all of the businesses competing in the Scarecrow contest.

The First Glow Fun Run took off on Saturday Night

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 20, 2021 12:52 am

The family of Nathan Hesson partnered with Vinton Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday night to organize a Glow Fun Run on Nathan's Miles Glow Trail.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program now available

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2021 1:58 pm

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season.

Christianson Moves on from Grader things

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2021 12:13 pm

Back when Jimmy Carter was president a man joined the Benton County Secondary Roads Department. Larry Christianson joined the Benton County crew in June of 1978 driving one of those big rigs known as a maintainer.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter Feeds the Farmers

FFA
October 18, 2021 11:42 am

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Saturday October 9th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter gave meals to farmers at the Shellsburg Elevator.

Angel Tree in need of a building and taking applications for Children in need

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2021 9:26 pm

Angel Tree is once again looking for a building to host in. It needs to be one level. If you know of a building please let LaNette or Sarah Parker know.

Local Greenhand Fire Up

FFA
October 15, 2021 11:16 am

By: Isabel Mullinex, Co-ReporterOn Monday, October 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their annual Local Greenhand Fire Up Event. This event is specifically for the new members of our chapter, but all members are encouraged to help plan the event so they can influence the future of the chapter.

Vinton Noon Kiwanis install Officers for the 2021-2022 year

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2021 8:03 pm

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 Governor of District 9, was on hand to induct the members into their new positions.

Four Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members To Receive American Degrees

FFA
October 12, 2021 7:35 pm

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 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.