Counterfeit $100 bill presented at Vinton convenience store

VINTON TODAY
December 26, 2017 12:00 am

Sometime before sunrise on Dec. 26, a man walked into Ehlinger's Vinton Express and tried to pay for some purchases with a counterfeit $100 bill. However, the clerk on duty, Becci Sloan, noticed that the bill looked suspicious, in many ways.

Ms. McLaughlin's 1st Graders Write to Santa

VINTON TODAY
December 23, 2017 12:00 am

Dear Santa: Letters from 1M

VINTON TODAY
December 23, 2017 12:00 am

Mrs. Emily McLaughlin's 1st grade students wrote letters to Santa, and the teacher has share them with us. Merry Christmas!

Gingerbread house contest winner: Abby McKenna

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2017 12:00 am

Congratulations to Abby McKenna, the winner of the Vinton Public Library Gingerbread House Contest. Abby's creation was selected from among 12 entries in this year's contest.

Vikette golfers recognized for academic successes

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2017 12:00 am

By Janet Woodhouse, Coach Our 2017 girls golf team had an exceptional year on the links; they achieved a 46-8 overall record and the varsity team qualified for State.

Mrs. Vasquez helps to deliver Santa Letters for her class

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2017 12:00 am

2018 Officers for Center Point Historical Society

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2017 12:00 am

The Center Point Historical Society welcomed more than 100 guests at the Depot Museum as part of Main St. Holiday Sunday evening Dec. 11. Guests rode the city hayride from festivities on Main Street and at the Library.

Santa, You've Got Mail from Mrs. Neblung's 1st Graders!

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2017 12:00 am

Legion Post 57 celebrates $20K USAA Sweepstakes prize

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2017 12:00 am

SAL Detachment of Iowa Commander Gary Bonesteel, American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan and ALR Iowa Chapter 166 President Kaye Bonesteel. They were among many veterans leaders celebrating with Post 57.

Elwick leads Stormin' Vikings at Williamsburg

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2017 12:00 am

By Rob Levis, Coach Tuesday night the Vinton Shellsburg / CPU swim team traveled to Williamsburg to face the host Raiders and the Oskaloosa Indians, coming away with a split on the evening.