VFW Smith-Geater Post #8884 holds Grand Opening

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 18, 2021 7:30 pm

The VFW Auxiliary organization began back in 1914, uniting Americans with the desire to improve the lives of veterans, service members and their families and communities.

St. Mark Lutheran Church Welcomes Three New Confirmands

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 18, 2021 5:06 pm

St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison held the Rite of Confirmation this past Sunday, May 16th.  The church welcomed three new confirmands, Alana Fleming, Benjamin Buhr, and Lucas Birker.

Vinton Lions Club offering Trees via Lottery

VINTON LIONS CLUB
May 17, 2021 5:11 pm

In response to last Summer’s derecho, the Vinton Lions Club is partnering with Trees Forever and Frazier Nursery to support the replacement of trees in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District area.

National EMS Week and a perfect time to welcome North Benton Ambulance Director

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 17, 2021 4:49 pm

EMS Week, which is May 16-22 and is the perfect time to thank paramedics, EMTs and the entire EMS workforce for their service and sacrifices.  Just in time for EMS Week, the North Benton Ambulance Service is welcoming a new director.

Update on Vinton Today Fundraiser

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 17, 2021 4:40 pm

Just about 50% of the goal has been raised to pay for the website redesign, which is still in progress. I don't need to sell you on the importance of Vinton Today, obviously, you find it important or you wouldn't be reading this! So I won't drag it out, but please know that every dollar that you can donate toward the cause is very much appreciated.

Effort being made to give the City of Lights, More Lights

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2021 7:50 pm

Vinton Unlimited is on a mission to give "The City of Lights" well, more lights. Especially at Christmas time. At last week's City Council meeting, Melody Snow, director of Vinton Unlimited, along with Vinton City Council Member Andrew Elwick, spoke in support of adding more lights on C Ave.

VSCSD announces Iowa Biliteracy Seal Recipients

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 15, 2021 2:44 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is pleased to announce that nineteen students from the Class of 2021 have earned Biliteracy Seals from the State of Iowa.

Man freed by co-workers from roller at Wendling Quarries

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
May 13, 2021 2:41 pm

 On May 13, 2021 at 8:21 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an employee caught in a roller at Wendling Quarries, 1851 61st St, Garrison IA in Benton County.

Milo Kearns honored by Quilts of Valor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 12, 2021 2:36 am

Tuesday, the Vinton Public Library was the site of another awarding of a Quilt of Valor for a Vinton Serviceman. Milo Kearns served in the Navy on the USS Hornet from 1966 until 1970, during the Vietnam war.

Advanced Animal Science Class Takes Field Trip to Kirkwood

FFA
May 12, 2021 2:04 am

Josh Wiley: Co-ReporterOn Tuesday, May 4th, students in the Vinton-Shellsburg Advanced Animal Science class took a half-day field trip to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.