AREA LEADERS ATTEND NATIONAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FORUM

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 16, 2018 3:36 pm

By Kristine Pope, Herring Hotel Association   Several members of the Benton County Historic Preservation Commission joined preservationists from all around the country at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Forum this past weekend in Des Moines attended this event.

‘WE SURVIVED THE TORNADO:’ SHELLSBURG MAN SHARES EXPERIENCE AT ADVENTURELAND

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2018 3:36 pm

Forty years ago this month, the Tornado roller coaster made its debut at the Adventureland amusement park near Des Moines. Many local residents who visited the park can recall seeing or even wearing T-shirts with the message: “I survived the tornado.

Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Benton County Fairgrounds

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_24447" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fire safety and proper fire extinguisher use were among the lessons at the annual Farm Safety Day.

Q and U Hitched (again)

VINTON TODAY
September 29, 2018 12:00 am

Quickly and quietly, a quartet of Tilford Elementary 1st Grade classes celebrated the unique union of the letters Q and U on Friday, with the traditional QU Wedding.

Class of 1963 Celebrates 55th Reunion

VINTON TODAY
September 29, 2018 12:00 am

The Class of 1963 celebrated its 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 15th, 2018, at the Vinton Country Club. 33 members were present along with 20 guests.

Football season halfway through: Local players among standings and stat leaders

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_24342" align="alignleft" width="300"] Junior Luke Beyer is among Class 2, District 7 leaders in both kickoffs for touchbacks and tackles.

1869: What else is as old as Vinton?

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_24383" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rutgers and Princeton played the first collegiate football game in 1869, the same year Vinton was incorporated as a city.

Riverside playground, Ninja Zone to open at 5 today

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2018 12:00 am

The Vinton Parks and Rec Department has announced that after much work and many rain delays over the past month, the Riverside Park playground area and Ninja Zone will open at 5 pm.

American Legion in Search of World War I Memorabilia for event

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2018 12:00 am

The American Legion, is seeking the help of the community in gathering any World War I era memorabilia. If you have photos from World War I veterans, maybe of relatives that served, that you would like to have displayed at the November 11, 2018 centennial ceremony, at the Vinton Shellsburg Washington Middle School, please contact, Bradley Anderson at this email  brad58anderson@gmail.

Tourist Group visits Vinton for a Meal and Tour

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_24370" align="alignleft" width="433"] Rev. Phillip Borleske presenting at the train depot.[/caption] Woosley Tours, headed by Lavanda Woosley, brought a group of over 45 to the Vinton HACAP center, where they were treated to a fall luncheon.