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Graduate banners can now be seen in downtown Vinton store windows

Vinton is such a unique town in its capabilities. For example, the state closes the school just in time for graduation, so area parents begin to brainstorm to come up with ideas to make memories for t...

Wednesdays with Carli and Lillie

So, tonight we had another great talk with Vikette seniors and Virginia Gay Hospital CNAs Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont. We talked about their week, the reopening of America and this big package they r...

Birthday Parade for Vinton Octogenarian Makes the Day Special

A parade to celebrate his 87th birthday surprised Norval Staton Hopefully, the days of birthday parades will soon be a distant memory. For those celebrating milestones during COVID-19 it's a small way to wish those with a special day a memorable day. Saturday...

Vinton Lutheran Home Communities holds drive through picnic

Vinton Lutheran Home hosted family at a drive thru picnic shared by residents inside the building In the days of COVID lockdowns, those suffering the most from confinement are our elderly who are unable to see family and friends. On Friday the Vinton Lutheran Home came up with a brilliant idea to ...

John's Qwik Stop prepares to expand services

John's Qwik Stop prepares to expand on its new property, VFD assisted with removal of a house While most saw a fire on Saturday morning on the northeast corner of John's Qwik Stop block, others had a vision for something else. The Vinton Fire Department was called in to take down a house that ...

Seniors given yard signs and Congratulations

Vinton Shellsburg Graduates Recognized with yard signs, cupcakes and congratulations from staff The Vinton-Shellsburg Graduating Class of 2020 probably has the most memorable senior 2/3 year. For many of the students, they are now maneuvering through various forms of online communication with th...

Yard Signs Available for all Vinton-Shellsburg Graduates

With the help of Tharp’s Design and community and staff donations, we raised enough money to purchase yard signs for each graduating 2020 senior. VSHS has finalized plans to Distribute a yard si...

Talking to a Farmer about labels: GMOs and Product of USA

Food labeling to a farmer is probably the best cure for low blood pressure. As part of my conversation with Lance and Heidi Lillibridge, we touched on the topic of labels.Product of USAOne of the issu...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Hold Groundbreaking for New Splash Pad

Community leaders broke ground for the new splash pad at Kiwanis Park on Thursday The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department broke ground for the new Splash Pad construction. The new Splash Pad will be located at the Kiwanis Park located at the junction of Highway 218 and 13th St. ...

Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2020 Scholarships Presentation Recipients

Click to view presentationLocal Scholarships:Benton County Pork Producers Scholarship ………………………………..… Payton HaefnerCarson Wealth/Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Scholarship …...