Union Carolers now taking bookings

VINTON TODAY
October 23, 2017 12:00 am

The Union High School Vocal Department is currently taking bookings for the Union Carolers for any holiday event in the Northeast/Eastern Iowa area. The Union Carolers is a 16-voiced a capella ensemble that will provide up to 20 minutes of holiday music for any festive event.

Prep Football: Regular season ends; Union has chance at 10th straight playoff appearance

VINTON TODAY
October 20, 2017 12:00 am

The 2017 high school football team will end for most schools tonight. Vinton-Shellsburg (1-7) ends its season at Benton Community (5-3) with its last Class 3A District 3 matchup.

Casey's to acquire Vinton Fast Stop convenience store

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2017 12:00 am

TheCasey's General Stores company has purchased the Fast Stop in Vinton, west of its current location. The Fast Stop at the corner of 4th street and Highway 218 will close at the end of October, although its electronic pumps will be in operation through Nov.

2017 Vinton Christmas Ornaments are now available!

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2017 12:00 am

This year's ornament features Veteran's Park. Ornaments are also available at Arnold Motor Supply, Cameron's, Clingman Pharmacy, Henkle Creek, Jessy's Gems, LaGrange Pharmacy, Nature's Corner, Three D Kitchens and Viking Sewing as well as the Vinton Unlimited located in City Hall.

Local Actors Bring Forgotten Iowa History to Life

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

This Saturday, October 21, at 2 p.m. in the Longfellow Elementary Auditorium in Belle Plaine, actors from Belle Plaine and Pella will re-enact the murder trial of Wyatt Earp and his brothers and Doc Holliday.

Teen Driver Safety Week. Please drive AND ride responsibly

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

The Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau asks you to finish the school year strong and safe. Buckle up, do the speed limit and don't text and drive.

Singer Moen returns for Vinton visit between West Coast, European tours

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Elizabeth Moen is still making records. In an era of iPods and podcasts, compact discs and downloads, YouTube and Vimeo, vinyl is making a comeback, says Elizabeth.

Lee the Horselogger rides to Vinton

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Lee made this map showing many of the places he's traveled. It appears on the side of the wagon he drove to Vinton today. Lee the Horselogger heads south on Highway 150 to Vinton, where he planned to camp at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Monkeythis offers free program for Vinton businesses interested in harnessing the power of video for web and TV

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton businesses and organizations have been hampered in their ability to reach new customers through video and television commercials. One big reason is cost.

EIHF Flight #30 To Take Flight

VINTON TODAY
October 17, 2017 12:00 am

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will be taking Flight #30 to Washington, DC. This will be our last flight of 2017, and we plan on flying four more flights in 2018.