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The Church of Grace in Shellsburg offers Alternatives for Congregation

A message from Pastor Reeves;As you all are aware our Nation is under a great deal of stress in these unprecedented times. I urge each one to remember 2nd Timothy 1:7- God did not give ...

Bethlehem Lutheran Church to offer Online Services

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Vinton has canceled all services and activities until April 2nd.  Check our website at www.bethlehemvinton.org for updates and online services. The office will be ope...

It's the Most Wonderful Ride of the Year - Christmas Isn't Finished Yet!

Iowa's Ride will be the Most Wonderful Ride when after stopping in Vinton Iowa's Ride will roll into town from Monticello on Monday, July 13. The riders will stop in Vinton and camp out at the Braille School property, aka as the North Pole or stay overnight in homes (i...

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

One hundred percent of your tax deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now acceptin...

April 22 Honor Flight postponed

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 will not occur on that day, but will be rescheduled. Due to the COVID -19 ( Coronavirus) , the National Honor Flight ...

Candidates Needed for Benton County Fair Queen

The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the Benton County Fair...

Vinton Today Celebrating 10 Years!

Thank you all of you WONDERFUL readers and advertisers, you're amazing! VINTON TODAY celebrates 10 years!To say that the last 10 years have gone by fast is an understatement. I still remember the mere few hours between walking out of a newspaper office and the phone call ...

Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa

Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated five additional presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents, a total of 13 presumptive positive cases....

Middle School Band Showcase

The Vinton Shellsburg Middle School Showcase was held Tuesday evening On Tuesday evening, the Vinton-Shellsburg High School hosted the Middle School Band Showcase, which featured 6th, 7th, 8th Grade and Middle School Jazz directed by Makayla Prall.The evening consisted ...

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast a brings Friends and Neighbors out for a worthy cause

A crowd filled the High School cafeteria on Saturday morning for the Kiwanis Breakfast It's an annual tradition to attend the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in Vinton. Since 1960 the Kiwanis Club members have rolled up their sleeves, tied on their aprons, grabbed their pancake flippers and ...