October offers awareness opportunities for VGHHCF"™s Gifts of Hope

VINTON TODAY
October 2, 2017 12:00 am

Since 1985, October has been proclaimed breast cancer awareness month. It's traditionally a time to highlight information and fund raising for research into the disease's cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

Rural Vinton man dies in single motorcycle accident

VINTON TODAY
October 1, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton County Sheriff's Office says Lenny Geiger died Saturday afternoon in a motorcyle accident northeast of Vinton. The accident was reported on 55th Street Trail, east of 33rd Avenue near the Benton/Linn County line.

Center Point Historical Society/Friends of Library to hole Harvest Potluck

VINTON TODAY
September 29, 2017 12:00 am

October 19"”Center Point Historical Society/Friends of Library combined community Harvest Potluck and program at Library community room. Supper at 6: bring a covered dish: beverages, table service provided.

Robertson, New Executive Director for the Benton Development Group

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2017 12:00 am

By Kristina Kremer, President BDG Benton Development Group, the economic development resource for Benton County, has announced the selection of Kate Robertson as its new Executive Director.

Re-opened after fire, Vinbana Dairy plans Sunday open house

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

Ken Birker discusses the new Vinbana dairy building as employee Danisha Plasden cleans a floor. Kayla Connor prepares to milk some of the Vinbana Dairy's cows a few days after the facility opened.

October 2-31"”Center Point Friends of the Library "Socktober"

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

ByCenter Point Friends of the Library Donate new socks, any size/gender, for the Friends Socktober tree at the Library. Donated socks will be given to CPU and North Linn school districts to distribute.

Iowa voters can expect changes in ID procedures in future election

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

The voters who participated in the September school board elections received a small flier informing them of future changes to Iowa voter ID requirements.

Homecoming: Twins, costumes, and Top 10 King and Queen candidates

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Window painting is among the more visible VS Homecoming traditions. Many downtown stores now contain painted windows or banners hanging throughout the week.

BETSY L. HILMER-WOLF-RUITER

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Betsy Hilmer Wolfe Ruiter Betsy L. Hilmer-Wolf-Ruiter, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by caring family and friends after a strong battle with cancer.

See you at the Pole: Prayer gathering set for 7:30 Wednesday morning at VSHS

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg students and area adults are invited to the local event that is part of the national "See You at the Pole" prayer event that takes place nationwide on Wednesday, Sept.