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.

Former Urbana Police Chief Drops Lawsuit

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 3, 2025 10:53 am

Former Urbana Police Chief, Joshua Baker, has dropped his lawsuit against the City of Urbana, the Mayor and City Clerk. Baker was put on paid leave back in April of 2024.

Virginia Gay Hospital Announces Completion of Community Food Collection Efforts

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 2, 2025 5:10 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) extends heartfelt gratitude to our community for the incredible support shown during our recent food collection initiative.

Summary of November 24 School Board Meeting

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 1, 2025 3:45 pm

The meeting opened with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a review of the School Perceptions survey. The Board discussed feedback submitted by families and staff, with particular attention to overall district performance and perspectives on the potential elementary grade alignment between Tilford and Shellsburg.

Belle Plaine and Chelsea Fire respond to fire in Chelsea

BELLE PLAINE FIRE DEPARTMENT
December 1, 2025 3:27 pm

The Belle Plaine Fire Department was paged Sunday evening for mutual aid with Chelsea Fire Department for a structure fire in Chelsea. Crews arrived on scene as smoke was showing from the roof.

It's only a couple of more inches of snow…

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 30, 2025 8:37 pm

Here are the latest updates from the National Weather Service for our area.We are expecting another inch or two of snow on Monday with 10 mph winds from noon until 5:00 p.

City of Vinton: Snow Emergency 9PM - Friday 11/28 until 7AM Monday, 12/1

CITY OF VINTON
November 28, 2025 1:18 pm

For the City of Vinton:Snow Emergency: From 9PM on Friday (11/28) until 7AM on Monday (12/1).This requires the removal of all vehicles from public streets within the City limits.