Vikings place 7th in WaMaC Cross Country meet; Vikettes 11th

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2017 12:00 am

Teammates and VS fans cheer Elly Gloede as she runs the varsity event. Senior Cole Tharp let the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings cross country team with an 11th place finish in the WaMaC Conference meet on Thursday in Vinton.

Herring update: Continued support keeps historic Belle Plaine hotel project going

VINTON TODAY
October 13, 2017 12:00 am

The Herring Hotel Friends continue working hard to restore the historic challenge, and to make repairs to the building in downtown Belle Plaine. To celebrate recent achievements, there will be an Open Lobby Day on Saturday, at 10 a.

Fire Prevention Week: 2nd graders learn about trucks, hoses and rising smoke at fire station

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2017 12:00 am

  The spray from the nozzle creates a unique mosaic effect as firefighter Dan McKenna helps second grade students learn how to activate a fire hose nozzle.

NORTH EDEN WILLING WORKERS HELPING TEXAS HURRICANE VICTIMS

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2017 12:00 am

Each year the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Club does a community service project. This year it only seemed fitting to help out the victims of the recent hurricanes.

Council to discuss 3rd St. parking, property maintenance issues, FEMA report

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2017 12:00 am

This 82-page FEMA report outlines options for flood mitigation of some of Vinton's essential services. The Vinton City Council may hear from opposing viewpoints on at least two issues tonight, and also discuss the latest report on flood mitigation, and the expenses of such projects, from FEMA.

Fire Prevention Week: Tuesday's lessons cover 9-1-1, meeting places and more

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

The youngest Tilford elementary students are currently participating in one of their favorite weeks of school, and one that teaches them lessons that could one day safe a life: Fire Prevention Week.

'Opportunity of a lifetime:' Vinton native Kelsey Kremer's photojournalism journey leads to China

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

For Kelsey Kremer, telling the story of the Chinese people and the new Iowa farm there was "the opportunity of a lifetime." Kelsey Kremer stayed up late one night several months ago, writing her paper, going over it at a cousin's house, making sure it was just right, the day before it was due.

V-S Grades 9-12 Early dismissal scheduled for Thursday, October 12

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

TOMORROW (Thursday, October 12), we will be hosting the WaMaC Cross Country Meet (16 teams). While this is a great honor, it also presents us with a couple of potential traffic issues.

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.