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Celebration Website Launched!
We are excited to announce the launch of the official Sesquicentennial celebration website – www.vinton150.org! Our goal for the website is to be the hub for Vinton residents and visitors for all thi... A step back in time: Attempt to Rob Garrison Bank
Two Bandits Stage Gun Battle with W. T. Turner, Night-watchman, New Year’s Morning.In 2019 the community of Vinton, Iowa will be celebrating 150 years. In honor of our sesquicentennial celebration, V...
Iowa High School Music Association Awards V-S Division I and II Rankings
The Iowa High School Music Association State Solo/Ensemble Contest was held on Saturday.Vinton-Shellsburg High School had a showing of 18 events. Of the 18 there were, 15 soloists, 2 small ensembles ...
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 accepti...
Vinton's Legion Hall: Closed Temporarily
"The Vinton American Legion building suffered water damage, due to the melting snow. Regretfully, the Legion will be unable to hold any events at the building, until after the damage has been repaire... LAST CALL for Vinton’s 150 Women!
As we prepare to celebrate Vinton’s 150 years, plans have been made to celebrate and honor 150 women making a difference in the Vinton area. We are asking for your help in identifying these spe... 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 Fai...
Nebraska Man Ordered to Pay Over $125,000 and Cease and Desist in Securities Sca
The Iowa Insurance Division today ordered Bruce Billesbach, of Blair, Nebraska, to cease and desist from offering or selling unregistered securities in Iowa, from offering or selling securi...
Claire’s Stores, Inc., Announces Voluntary Recall of Three Make-Up Products
Out of an abundance of caution, today Claire’s Stores, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of three cosmetic products: Claire’s Eye Shadows, Claire’s Compact Powder and Claire’s Contour Palette....
National Weather Service Announces Flood Warning through the next week
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Cedar River at Vinton.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet and rising.
* Flood...