Holiday with a Cop goes beyond the Vinton City Limits

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2019 3:59 am

The Vinton Police Department asked for the community's help to raise money for their 2nd Annual Holiday With A Cop event. The goal was to raise $110 for each child that will be participating.

Area Business continues Christmas Tradition

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2019 3:08 am

Arnold Motor Supply will load up the sleigh once again and deliver some toys for Santa to deliver this year.As they do every Christmas, the business collects gifts under their Christmas tree and then makes a delivery to area folks that will be handing them out to families in need this year.

5th Grade LEGO League teams advance to State

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 16, 2019 8:14 am

The Vinton Shellsburg 5th Grade Lego Teams represented themselves well at the First LEGO League competition on Saturday. Both 5th-grade teams will move on to the State level competition.

The Lions Club Donates to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 13, 2019 12:20 pm

Every November, with the assistance of local Boy Scout troop 47, the fire department and Fareway the Lions Club has a chili supper on the same evening as the Holiday Parade that kicks off the Christmas season in Vinton.

Conflict of Interest and Gender Balance face the City Council

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 13, 2019 6:08 am

These two topics came to a head in both choosing the next Council Member for the City Council 2nd Ward Seat and in the appointment of a VMEU/VMCU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utilities/Communication Utilities) board member.

Christmas Dinner at the Presbyterian Church

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 12, 2019 5:36 pm

For those that need a place to enjoy a Christmas Dinner on Christmas day, feel free to stop in at the Presbyterian Church at noon!The event is free an

Angel Tree Deadline Monday, Several Tags Remain

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 12, 2019 4:54 pm

US Bank and Farmers Bank house Angel Trees in their buildings which contain tags listing the needs of area children. There are still several tags on the trees.

Surprise!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 12, 2019 4:34 pm

Get DOUBLE PUNCHES on your ‘holiday lights’ punch card this weekend!Friday, December 13 thru Sunday, December 15.It is the PERFECT opportunity to wrap up your holiday shopping in Vinton!Each week we will continue to draw a winner from the full cards we have collected.

Shellsburg woman charged with theft, false ID info and etc.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 11, 2019 5:30 am

Dawn Janey Tucker, 40 of Shellsburg, was arrested on Sunday morning, at 1:08 a.m. for driving a stolen vehicle. Officers of the Cedar Rapids Police Department saw a vehicle at about 1:00 a.

Santa Visits Skate Center for Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 11, 2019 5:30 am

It's a tradition to visit with Santa over some pancakes, at least in Vinton it is. The skate center was filled with little children waiting for their turn on Santa's knee after filling their tummy with pancakes and sausage.