Remember in Vinton...When Rockets Were Seen on the Corner?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 6, 2019 1:09 pm

If you didn't grow up in Vinton, you have no idea what that headline is talking about. If you grew up in Vinton and saw this picture, you know exactly what I'm talking about! There are so many pieces of your past that you forget.

2018 in Review: January-June

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 5, 2019 3:59 pm

January January started with the discussion of sandblasting and cleaning up the water tower in Kiwanis Park. I'm not sure about you, but I had forgotten how bad it looked! I think we can say cleaning it up was worth the cost! Riverside Park also saw an update to their playground equipment.

Week 5 & Grand Prize winners of the Holiday Lights Drawing

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 4, 2019 1:49 pm

Congratulations to Shannen Parmater our week 5 winner in the ‘holiday lights’ promotion! Shannen has won Vinton Value Dollars! Also, congratulations to Tina Eden, our GRAND PRIZE winner! Tina’s name was drawn from over 2,300 completed cards that were collected throughout the entire promotion.

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Newsletter January 2019

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 4, 2019 1:49 pm

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Benton County Community Foundation Grant Application Now Available

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 3, 2019 10:14 am

Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation for its 2019 grant cycle. The deadline to submit applications is 11:59 p.

Robert Noble arrested in Urbana Motel on outstanding warrants

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 27, 2018 12:35 pm

Robert Edward Noble, 57, Cedar Rapids faces additional charges following his arrest on outstanding warrants Thursday morning December 27th. Urbana Police learned that Noble had been staying at the Urbana Inn and Suites and had outstanding arrest warrants that originated from Fayette County Iowa for two counts of failure to appear for a probation violation.

EDWARDS PLUMBING & HEATING AWARDS FIRST “ATHLETE OF THE MONTH” WINNERS

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 26, 2018 8:51 am

In between Thursday's basketball games, the first two Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes to receive the new Edwards Plumbing Athlete of the Month Award accepted their plaques from Nate and Leah Edwards.

The Grinch and Santa Meet at Shellsburg Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 21, 2018 3:07 pm

Friday started out like any other day this past month...check the schedule to see where Santa will be visiting. I have to admit, I figured we'd see another meet and greet with Santa.

ANOTHER GOLD COIN FOR THE RED KETTLE; DONATION IS WORTH A LITTLE MORE THAN $1,20

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 21, 2018 3:07 pm

Most people who stop by the Salvation Army Red Kettle at local stores, including Fareway, leave a few coins or maybe some dollar bills. Those little donations from countless people add up to thousands of dollars each giving season, to help area families with things they need to help them get back on their feet.

Code 2, 10-40 Theisen's, All officers 10-8

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 20, 2018 6:32 am

If you drove past Theisen's last night and noticed the 5 police cars in the parking lot, and then stepped inside to see all the uniforms, you might think there was something bad happening.