Riverside Park's Changing Landscape a Great Improvement

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 6, 2019 2:35 pm

I grew up in Vinton at the time of the famous "Bell" located at Riverside Park, so when I pulled up looking for something completely different I was surprised to see the many projects underway at Riverside Park.

Flag Essay Winners Awarded at Benton Community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 2, 2019 8:32 am

The American Legion offers 5th graders a chance to write essays about the Flag. In recongnition of the winners, each winning entry was awarded through each post with a check and a certificate.

Iowa Department of Public Safety warning of Phone Scam

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2019 2:21 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is warning of a scam targeting citizens by misrepresenting the staff of the Department.

Vinton Shellsburg Retirees to be Honored Wednesday, May 15

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2019 8:05 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners will be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Vinton Skate

FOTSI Pays It Forward in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2019 9:41 pm

The first volunteer board of directors meeting of the Vinton Humane Society was held July 28, 1970 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Rocco. The board members were James Grupp, Dr.

Vinton Shellsburg Prom Wraps for Another Year

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 28, 2019 11:53 am

Vinton Shellsburg High School looked like we were expecting celebrities from the west coast to arrive, but we had something much better, our own celebrities complete with royalty.

1st Graders to Wrap up the Spring Concerts at Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 24, 2019 9:21 pm

There will be singing and lots of music-making at Tilford.Whether you have a student or grandchild in school, you won't be disappointed when you attend a concert.

Nominations open for Iowa Character Awards

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2019 5:42 pm

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Area Food Pantry seeking Paper Products for the Month of May

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2019 5:01 pm

On the 3rd Saturday of every month,  group of volunteers gather at Wesley United Methodist Church (the church by the Library) and work to provide food and household goods to over 55 people every month.

April 27, Drug take back day...along with every other day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 15, 2019 12:26 pm

The Drug Enforcement Agency would like to remind you that April 27th is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.The day addresses a public safety and public health issue.