Blessed Hope Midweek organized drive through Easter Bags for Kids

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 10, 2020 3:51 am

Every Wednesday several children meet at Blessed Hope Community Church for a chance to hear a Bible story, create a craft and to have a meal. Due to all of the closures, the program has been shut down for the last several weeks.

Upcoming Decisions for Vinton Shellsburg Education

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 8, 2020 4:31 pm

COVID-19 has done quite a number on the country right now, and schools are being affected by it as well. Scrambling to find a Plan B for education to submit to the Department of Education, the schools must come up with a way to educate through the end of April.

Sobering Reminder of the Seriousness

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 6, 2020 4:54 am

Each day I hold my breath as I read the numbers coming in, especially scanning to see how Benton County is fairing in this pandemic. Cheering a little every time we get by another day without a new case, and groaning when we do have some.

While you're home, fill out the Census Form!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 1, 2020 2:46 pm

in one of the council meetings  a few weeks ago, City Administrator Chris Ward mentioned how important it is for everyone to fill out their census form.

Vinton Shellsburg Elementary Art Rooms take class online

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 1, 2020 2:46 pm

Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools, are offering art activities through their Facebook Page Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary Art Rooms Click to view There are plenty of art activities and challenges for kids to participate in.

CITY OF VINTON PLAYGROUNDS ARE NOW CLOSED.

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
April 1, 2020 2:22 am

As of March 27, 2020 all city of Vinton playgrounds will be are closed. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. Please understand this is a public health measure, and we are trying to look out for the well being of our loved ones, friends and neighbors.

Covid-19 how it's affecting news coverage

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 31, 2020 4:39 pm

There is so much information streaming in here, that just sorting through it all is mentally exhausting. Trying to figure out all of the government releases and if they apply to Vinton, or if it's some branch of government that doesn't apply to most of us.

Spring brings iVinton Crews back to Town

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 31, 2020 2:38 pm

Last year snow in October brought the iVinton project to a screeching halt. The installation of conduit and fiber to homes had to stop because the ground had frozen.

Vinton Public Library offers TumbleBooks online, books and coloring pages

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 28, 2020 1:34 am

The Vinton Public Library is offering several books online now.   "Our patrons are now able to access TumbleBooks through our website for free until the end of August," said Amy Noe who works with the children at the library.

Someone said they needed masks, and these are some of the folks that stepped up

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 26, 2020 11:17 pm

When Vinton hears of a need, Vinton steps up. The side effects of this pandemic have created a shortage of masks for hospitals. As soon as the news hit, a group of nearly 30 area residents began to make plans to help.