Thank You for Ringing the Bell- Regardless of the Weather!!

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
December 6, 2025 3:51 pm

Through the wet and the wind, the snow and the cold, the bell ringing goes on ! We appreciate you, our volunteers.Thank you to all who are donating, whether in the Red Kettle, by check, or by QR Code.

2" to 4" of Snow Expected this Weekend

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
December 6, 2025 3:49 pm

Snow Emergency Declared for Vinton, Sunday morning thru Monday afternoon

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 6, 2025 3:37 pm

Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect  from 5 am  on Sunday, 12-07-25 thru 4 pm on Monday, 12-08-25.No parking on the streets between those times, even if the plows have cleared the streets.

Koop's Toy Drive Happening now!

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2025 11:49 am

🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! ❤️This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is.

Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in October

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born October 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.

Woodhouse recognized as a Difference Maker

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitment, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes.

The HOT Grant Award is open!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 5, 2025 11:48 am

The HOT Grant Award is open!What is it?This grant is funded through Vinton’s hotel/motel tax and is designed to: Support community events Promote the City of Vinton Attract visitors to our amazing town! Who can apply?Non-profit organizations (501c or equivalent) and government entities looking to enhance tourism and conventions in Vinton.

V-S two hour late start on Thursday, December 4

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 3, 2025 9:54 pm

Due to predicted cold temperatures and the combination of blowing snow and slick roads, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning, December 4.

VSCSD releases Fall 2025 Parent and Staff Survey Results

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 3, 2025 9:54 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has released the results of its fall staff and parent surveys, which were conducted by School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm.

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.