Vinton Firefighters Spend the Week Teaching Safety—and Serving the Community

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2025 10:51 am

It’s been a busy and heartwarming week for the members of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. Once again, these 24 dedicated volunteers took time away from their jobs, families, and daily routines to visit local schools and teach elementary students the importance of fire safety.

Facing dismissal over Kirk comment, teacher cites GOP posts by superintendent

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 9, 2025 11:55 am

By Clark KauffmanA high school English teacher from Creston, facing termination for a social-media comment regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, is fighting back, citing a series of pro-Republican posts by the superintendent.

Now taking 2025 Roping & Wreath Orders - Order Deadline: October 31st

VINTON TODAY
October 8, 2025 11:24 pm

It's time to order your 2025 Christmas Roping & Wreath Orders! Order Deadline is October 31st. Personal Order Pickup : Friday, November 14th 4-6pm Delivery/Hanging: Saturday, November 15th (Business or Residential) Greenery Roping $1.

Fire Prevention Week: Operation E.D.I.T.H. Thursday Night, Breakfast Sunday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 7, 2025 11:55 am

The Vinton Fire Department will lead "Operation EDITH" this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. The program, an acronym for Exit Drill In The Home, is a fire-safety initiative designed to encourage families, especially those with young children, to discuss and practice fire escape plans at home.

Homecoming Recap: Vikings Dominate Oelwein makes for a memorable Homecoming

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 7, 2025 1:16 am

Homecoming day began with High Five Friday at Tilfored Elementary.   The varsity team came out to welcome the students to school with high fives. See some awesome video clips here.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 57th Flight to Washington, D.C.

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 6, 2025 2:41 pm

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 57th Flight to Washington, D.C.Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern IowaOn Tuesday, October 14, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #57 sponsored by the Corvette Club of Cedar Rapids.

City of Vinton Flushing Hydrants this week

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2025 11:18 am

The City of Vinton will be flushing hydrants: Monday and Tuesday, October 6th and 7th, west of 1st Ave Wednesday and Thursday, October 8th and 9th, east of 1st Ave.

Fueling FFA Fun: V-S FFA members attend District Greenhand Fire Up

FFA
October 3, 2025 5:40 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinLaughter, teamwork, and plenty of blue corduroy filled the halls at Waverly-Shellrock on Friday, September 26th, as 11 first-year FFA members from Vinton-Shellsburg attended the District Greenhand Fire Up.

Vinton-Shellsburg Crowns 2025 Homecoming King and Queen

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 3, 2025 10:39 am

Following Thursday night’s spirited Homecoming Parade, Vinton-Shellsburg students gathered at the Karr Athletic Complex for one of the most anticipated traditions of the week—the crowning of this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.

Vinton Police Department Log for September 22-28, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 2, 2025 11:11 am

Vinton Police Department Log for September 22-28, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.