Blue Ribbon Nominee: Iowa Education Department honors Tilford

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Tilford Elementary Principal Jim Murray announced the exciting news to his staff on Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Education has nominated Tilford Elementary for consideration for the national Blue Ribbon School Distinction.

Angel Tree: Cards available at local banks

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

The annual Angel Tree program is under way, and cards with information for a specific child were placed on trees at Farmers and US Banks in Vinton, for area residents to take so they can shop for that child.

Arnold Motor Supply toy drive under way

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Arn0ld Motor Supply is again collecting toys for children to distribute through the Angel Tree program. Gifts may be left at the tree through Dec. 15.

Henkle is VU"™s 2nd Holiday Lights punch card Winner

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton Unlimited is happy to announce that Susie Henkle is the second winner in the "˜Holiday Lights' punch card drawing! Susie has won $25 Vinton Value Dollars.

Matthew Gerhold and six of Concordia's ensembles filled the air during Christmas at Concordia weekend

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2017 12:00 am

Matthew Gerhold of Atkins, Iowa participated in four Christmas at Concordia concerts that brought more than 3,000 Concordia students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members to St.

VS Voyagers earn 3 Top 5 awards at State

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2017 12:00 am

Baylee Bruce The Vinton-Shellsburg Voyagers Dance Team had quite the showing at state this year by placing top 5 in all three categories. The voyagers competed on Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

LIBRARY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST TO RETURN THIS YEAR

VINTON TODAY
December 6, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Holsten and the rest of the Vinton Public Library staff are again inviting area residents to compete in the gingerbread house contest. Contestants can drop off their houses until Dec.

Vinton Off Road Cyclists (VORC) Install Information Kiosk

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2017 12:00 am

Pictured in the photo are a few VORC members: Josh Erickson, Jim Mayhew, Dave Staab, Beth Mayhew, Melissa Schwan, Ashley Hesson, Therese Foth and Nathan Hesson representing the Vinton Community Foundation, Matt Phippen and Dusty Druschel.

Rural Brandon man charged with theft in rent fraud case

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2017 12:00 am

By Jerry Michael, Urbana Chief of Police Gregory Todd Selken, 43, of rural Brandon was arrested Saturday December 2, 2017 by the Urbana Police Department.

Vinton Police Report: Nov. 27-Dec. 2

VINTON TODAY
December 5, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 27 - December 3, 2017 All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney's Office.