Melissa Schwan among Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute Graduates

VINTON TODAY
April 19, 2018 12:00 am

Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited is a graduate of the Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute held April 12 & 13 at The Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Battle of the Books at VSMS: Students recognized for knowledge, receive letter of praise from waitress

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2018 12:00 am

In addition to having one of its teams earn 9th place at the recent Battle of the Books, Vinton-Shellsburg also received a unique tribute, a letter of thanks and praise from the waitress who served them after the contest.

'I can't go camping:' Student asks mother nature to 'drink less cappuccino'

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2018 12:00 am

It's been spring for nearly one month now. It's also a week after the 45th anniversary of the historic snow storm that left more than 20 inches on some Iowa roadways, and forced several people to take up shelter at the Becker residence north of Garrison -- an event which those people would remember for decades and commemorate with occasional reunions.

Battle of the Books at VSMS: Students recognized for knowledge, receive letter of praise from waitress

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2018 12:00 am

In addition to having one of its teams earn 9th place at the recent Battle of the Books, Vinton-Shellsburg also received a unique tribute, a letter of thanks and praise from the waitress who served them after the contest.

'I can't go camping:' Student asks mother nature to 'drink less cappuccino'

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2018 12:00 am

It's been spring for nearly one month now. It's also a week after the 45th anniversary of the historic snow storm that left more than 20 inches on some Iowa roadways, and forced several people to take up shelter at the Becker residence north of Garrison -- an event which those people would remember for decades and commemorate with occasional reunions.

An Alliant Energy and Trees Forever grant funds new trees in Blairstown

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2018 12:00 am

Volunteers and community leaders in Blairstown are planting trees in the park and along streets in residential areas to save energy, improve air quality and reduce stormwater runoff.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2018 12:00 am

One hundred percent of your tax deductible contribution is used for the betterment of the Vinton community. The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Vinton area groups, for the 2017-grant program.

Vinton man charged with sending obscene material to minors

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2018 12:00 am

On February 21, 2018, the Vinton Police Department received a report that Lyle Arthur Fowler, age 43, of Vinton, had been communicating with underage girls and requesting nude photographs of them via cell phones and social media.

An Alliant Energy and Trees Forever grant funds new trees in Blairstown

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2018 12:00 am

Volunteers and community leaders in Blairstown are planting trees in the park and along streets in residential areas to save energy, improve air quality and reduce stormwater runoff.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2018 12:00 am

One hundred percent of your tax deductible contribution is used for the betterment of the Vinton community. The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Vinton area groups, for the 2017-grant program.