No Regular Email Monday – Even the Inbox is Taking a Day Off

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2025 7:09 pm

Vinton Today will be observing Labor Day this Monday, which means there will be no regularly scheduled outbound email. Even the email server needs a day to kick back and grill a hot dog or two.

Vinton's New Parks & Recreation Director is a Hometown Kid Who Never Really Left

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2025 7:09 pm

Thursday night at the City Council meeting, something quietly special happened. The council voted to name Scott Wirth as Vinton’s new Parks and Recreation Director.

Area Schools Kick Off New School Year with Patriotism and Excitement

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 27, 2025 12:11 am

The first day of school is always filled with a unique mix of excitement, jitters, and new beginnings, and Monday was no exception for Benton County students.

AG Bird Congratulates Deputy Joyce Graduation from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
August 25, 2025 2:34 pm

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Augustus Joyce on his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA†) in a ceremony held at Valley Church in West Des Moines on Friday.

Roadside Chat - Kids On The Bus - Slow The Car Down, Slow The Car Down

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
August 25, 2025 12:17 pm

“The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.” As students head back to classrooms across Iowa next week, this song will be on the tip of our tongues.

Reminder from the City of Vinton: Brush & Compost Hours

CITY OF VINTON
August 25, 2025 10:52 am

 The Brush & Compost Yard hours will be strictly followed. Please plan accordingly.August, September, October & NovemberMonday-Friday from 11:00am — 7:00pmSaturday from 10:00am — 7:00pmSunday from 1:00pm — 5:00pm Do NOT dump brush, grass clippings or other yard waste in the ditch if the gate is closed.

Vinton Sends Boomtown Out with a Bang in Final Fireworks Spectacle

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 24, 2025 12:13 pm

The Benton County Fairgrounds roared to life one last time for Boomtown as it held its final show in 2025, capping off years of explosive tradition with an unforgettable night of fireworks, fun, and community spirit.

AG Bird Warns of Scams against Senior Citizens

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2025 2:04 pm

 Scammers often target older Iowans, exploiting their kindness and good will. These schemes can take many forms, such as a scammer posing as a family member in urgent need of help or falsely claiming the older Iowan is involved in a crime and needs to pay to avoid arrest or jail.

V-S among those to receive Teacher Apprenticeship Program Grant

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2025 2:02 pm

To address Iowa’s ongoing teacher shortage, the state is investing an additional $3.4 million into a growing apprenticeship program aimed at building the next generation of educators.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Shine at the Iowa State Fair

FFA
August 21, 2025 11:17 am

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter had an outstanding showing at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, with members competing in a wide variety of events and earning recognition for their hard work.