Monday, May 11, 2026
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Article Thumbnail. Will McKenna leads a tour of the Youth Garden explaining to his peers the workings of the garden

Area children tour the youth gardens

On Thursday morning a group of area children visited the Community Youth Gardens on the north end of Vinton. Children from the school as well as Happy Time children took a field trip to the gardens ending the tour with a slice of watermelon grown in the garden.

Help needed to shuck about 4,000 ears of corn

Well, tomorrow is the day! I sure hope everyone is hungry for some sweet corn!Just a reminder if you and/or your family are willing to lend a hand, we would be grateful! We will gather in the back parking lot of the high school to husk 4,000+ ears of sweet corn.
Article Thumbnail. New iVinton Rates have been set!

Utility Board Sets Pricing For Internet, Phone and TV Services

The board of the Vinton Municipal Utilities adopted several policies at their meeting on Tuesday, August 13th. The policy so many residents have been asking about are the policies related to service levels and pricing.
Article Thumbnail. 150th Book Celebrating the Women of  Vinton now Available

150 Women Books Now Available!

We are thrilled to announce that the 150 Women books are now available! The books highlight the 150+ women that have been submitted as the women making a difference.

The medallion hunt is well underway!

Two clues have been shared and the medallion has NOT been found yet!One clue will continue to be released each week night at 6pm. Each clue will be a hint to the location of the ONE hidden medallion.
Article Thumbnail. Local officers had a bit of fun at Shellsburg Elementary Challenging the Chief

Chief and officers challenge kids in Shellsburg

As part of the Decat Community Partnership program for protecting children,the Chief Challenge made a couple stops in the Vinton - Shellsburg schools this summer.