AMVETS share large flag with area schools, still accepting donations

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2017 12:00 am

AMVETS Post 218 Commander Denny Miller and other members help Union and Monticello seniors unfold the large flag. After making its debut at the first Vinton-Shellsburg home football game, the large AMVETS Post 218 flag made its first visit to another area school last Friday.

Girls deliver Kindness Rocks to all Garrison homes

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2017 12:00 am

Renee Gram, Caroline Erickson, and Teeana Schulmeister leave from the Garrison library as they beginning distributing Kindness Rocks. The girls who painted Kindness Rocks last month at the Garrison library spend a few hours delivering them on Sunday.

Nearly a year after second-highest recorded flood, Cedar River level is down to 2.28 feet

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2017 12:00 am

The very low river level allows the pillars of the old 2nd Avenue bridge to be seen in the Cedar River. The Cedar River level today measures 2.28 feet, according to the National Weather Service/ U.

Newhall Library to have new home in Grovert building soon; city hall project next

VINTON TODAY
September 12, 2017 12:00 am

Although the Grovert Chevrolet dealership south of Newhall has been sold, the Grovert name will become a permanent part of downtown Newhall, with the opening of the library in the Grovert Municipal Building.

Family of WWII tail gunner who died in '45 joins veterans at Benton County Freedom Rock dedication

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

Benton County Legion Chaplain Doug Anderson offerered the dedication ceremony benediction while Shellsburg American Legion riders line the area around the Benton Co.

Hope Carlson Receives Degree from Buena Vista University

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

Hope Carlson from Belle Plaine recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and human services from Buena Vista University. About Buena Vista University Since 1891, Buena Vista University has prepared students for lifelong success and blends liberal arts with real-world applications.

Ellie Karr places in Market Lamb Competition

VINTON TODAY
September 8, 2017 12:00 am

Brooke Kuesel of Poweshiek County won Grand Champion Market Lamb honors in the 4-H Market Lamb Show judged Monday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Colby Williams of Winneshiek County exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb.

'Annie!' opens tonight at Tilford Auditorium

VINTON TODAY
September 8, 2017 12:00 am

Raeganne Neilson (Annie) and Kelly Henkle (Grace Farrell) rehearse for the ACT1 musical that opens tonight. After months of rehearsing, the cast, crew and directors are ready for the opening of ACT 1's musical "Annie" tonight.

Iowa Fortune Farms claims Multiple Ribbons in Llama Competition

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Lashs Unique Animals of Maniton Beach, Mich. captured Best of Show honors in the 2017 Iowa State Fair Llama show held August 19. The winning llama was selected from Grand Champion females and males in the Light Wool, Medium Wool, Heavy Wool, Silky Wool, Suri Wool, Non-Breeder and Miniature divisions.

4-H Youth Earn High Honors in Iowa State Fair Market Swine Show

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Lodge Maxwell of Cedar County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine Show judged Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Drew Jacobson of Clarke County exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog.