House fire leaves family of 6 homeless

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 12, 2019 9:46 am

A house fire on Thursday night on F Ave. has left the Johnnie Morris family without a home of their own. The family was living in the rental house that caught on fire last night while the family was in the home watching television.

Ford's Theatre Program Sends Area Teacher Le Cox to Historic Civil War Sites

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2019 7:53 am

Ford's Theatre Program helps educators better teach about the civil war using historic sites.Vinton-Shellsburg Teacher, Le Cox, was selected to participate in the Catherine B.

Wesley United Methodist Church to hold a Brunch to Welcome their New Pastor

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
July 12, 2019 7:17 am

Wesley UMC is excited to announce the arrival of our new Pastor.  Reverend Brian Channel and his wife Tasha have just moved to Vinton.  Wesley is planning a welcome brunch this Sunday, July 14 in the fellowship hall.

July Marks Beginning of iVinton Construction

IVINTON
July 7, 2019 10:15 pm

July looks to be a very busy month as work gets underway to build the iVinton fiber network! Next week, Patriot Communications based in Cedar Rapids will begin contacting homes and businesses that have signed up for a site survey.

AmeriCorps NCCC Teams to assist with National Veteran Wheelchair Games

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 7, 2019 10:11 pm

From July 8-July 16, three teams from the local Americorp location, Cedar 6, Maple 6 and Oak 3, will attend the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Louisville, Kentucky.

Vinton's Train Depot and Museum to get a new roof

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 2, 2019 5:22 pm

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $2.1 million in grants for art, film, history and culture. The state agency also designated or re-designated 22 communities as Iowa Great Places or Cultural and Entertainment Districts.

Vinton Police Department issues reminder about Fireworks

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 2, 2019 9:12 am

PLEASE BE AWARE:FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED WITHIN THE CITY OF VINTONCity of Vinton Ordinance Chapter 41.14.3 Consumer Fireworks: It is unlawful for any person to use or explode consumer fireworks within the City.

Merchant and Martin tie for Grand Champion in 2019 Cookout Contest

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:27 pm

By Carol Kerner, Farm Bureau FederationThe 12th Annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest sure brought some heat to the Benton County Fair. The Contest was held on Saturday, June 29 at the fairgrounds in Vinton.

Benton County Fair is winding down

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 29, 2019 12:12 pm

We've finally hit the right temperature for the fair, HOT!Here is a link to pictures from this morning's events. I want to thank Connie McClintock for her wonderful cooking demonstration, great tips on cooking scones and cream puffs.

Over 1,500 photos of the Benton County Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 28, 2019 9:47 am

I've heard rumors that some of our readers don't have Facebook so you are unable to see the hundreds of pictures uploaded constantly of Vinton and the activities.