Vinton-Shellsburg 2 hour delay 9/16/19

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 16, 2019 6:03 am

Due to fog, there will be a two hour late start today Monday September 16th 2019.

Brandon's Annual Cowboy Breakfast draws a Crowd

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 15, 2019 6:50 pm

The little town of Brandon knows how to do it up big. The Brandon Community Center was buzzing with activity on Sunday morning with a large crowd with a hankering for some breakfast.

Area toddler faces challenges with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 13, 2019 1:41 pm

An area family battling SMA, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, was featured in a national story concerning the cost of necessary medication and the prohibitive cost.

Vinton Today has a YouTube Channel

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 13, 2019 9:50 am

If you notice in some of the stories that include video, I've been sending you to YouTube to view these events. The ability to store the videos in one location, and a place that makes searching easier for the user is a good thing.

Announcement of funding opportunity for Iowa AmeriCorps grants

VINTON TODAY
September 12, 2019 8:54 pm

 Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for 2020-2021 AmeriCorps State funding Volunteer Iowa is pleased to announce the availability of federal funding in the form of AmeriCorps State program grants.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2018-2019 Academic Awards Presentation

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2019 7:58 am

Several area students received recognition at last nights ceremony in honor of their hard work. (photos can be seen here)Giving the welcome to the students was Scott Tandy, who is the Guidance Counselor.

High School to hold Academic Awards Ceremony Tonight, Wednesday, September 11

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2019 9:38 am

The High School Auditorium will be the site for the Academic Awards Assembly which will begin at 7:00 pm  tonight.The purpose of this assembly is to recognize students for outstanding academic achievement during the 2018-2019 school year.

Lt. Governor Gregg Visits Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2019 9:03 am

Lt. Governor Adam Gregg visited Vinton as part of the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Meeting with area leaders, Gregg toured Vinton's downtown businesses as well as making a trip to the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School campus.

Call now to schedule site survey

IVINTON
September 7, 2019 1:02 pm

Construction crews are busy building the iVinton fiber network to deliver internet, phone and TV services. Many residents have already indicated their desire to have a site survey of their home or business to become Fiber Ready.

Behind Boomtown

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 6, 2019 9:46 am

When you hear that it's time for Boomtown, what do you picture? You probably imagine fireworks, of course, and maybe the larger shells that rock you to your core with the loud booms!What you don't see are the hours of preparation that goes into the project.