Shellsburg Mayoral Candidates Featured at a Q & A Wednessday October

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

There will be a Mayoral Candidate question and answer session held at the Shellsburg Legion Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 18th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Shellsburg residents who are interested in hearing from the candidates running for Mayor, are welcome to attend.

Fire Prevention Week: Children to receive lessons, visits and ride local trucks

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

Fire Prevention Week activities are under way at local schools. The first visit took place Tuesday morning, when a few Vinton firefighters visited Mrs.

CP Friends of the Library collecting socks and to hold potluck Thursday, Oct. 19

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

At the October 2 regular meeting Center Point Friends of the Library started decorating the Socktober tree at the Library. Library visitors can donate new socks, any size/gender to put on the tree and in the basket below through October.

Every Box Top Counts, Box Top Blitz October 11-25

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

By: Angela Sarrels, Tilford PTO Coordinator Tilford Elementary is kicking off its 2017-2018 Box Tops Collection today with a 2-week Box Tops Blitz. The blitz is October 11-25.

Thank You, Area Fire Departments for your Service

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

Every year, when Fire Prevention Week rolls around, you hear "alot" and "very" in the words of the two main participants: Firefighters and children. "Best Day Ever!" exclaimed a Kindergarten student last year, as he rode around his town on top of a fire truck, one of the Fire Prevention Week traditions in many communities, including Vinton and Shellsburg.

VPD Log: Oct 2-8

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of October 2 - October 8, 2017 All 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.

State Band successes continue: VS, Benton and CPU all earn Division 1 ratings, again

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

Flag Corps member Lexi Diveley works on a routine as the band prepares for the State Show. It was a rare moment with a little sunshine on an otherwise cloudy, rainy and very windy day.

One injured in accident at Urbana intersection

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, at approximately 1349 hours, Benton County Sheriff's Deputies, Urbana Police Department, Urbana Fire Department and North Benton Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident with injury in front of 201 Sunset Street in Urbana.

VSU swimmers win some events vs. larger schools at C.R. Washington

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

The VS 200 Free Relay team of Lizzie Moore, Natalie Tecklenburg, Kaitlyn Goodell, and Arabella Shepard on the podium for their 1st place finish (in the black warm-ups at center), The VSU swimmers performed well once again, despite being way outnumbered, says coach Ashley Hesson of her team's performance at the Cedar Rapids Washington invitational.

Three cars stolen, items taken from vehicles in Urbana

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2017 12:00 am

Urbana Police Chief Jerry Michael is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep all valuables out of sight after a string of car thefts and reports of items taken from vehicles there overnight.