Social Host Ordinance in Belle Plaine

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2017 12:00 am

By David Condry, Above The Influence Coalition Underage Drinking is an issue most communities have to deal with and Benton County is no exception. In 2008, 40% of Benton County 11th graders reported using alcohol but those numbers have gradually declined since that time.

Elaine K. Tubaugh

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2017 12:00 am

Elaine K. Tubaugh, 70, of Belle Plaine, IA, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA, after a long battle with leukemia.

A moment to wave, a lifetime to remember...

VINTON TODAY
September 18, 2017 12:00 am

'College football's coolest new tradition:' Children's hospital patients and their families wave to the Iowa fans at the end of the first quarter. Signs in the Stead Family Children's Hospital windows express support for the Hawkeyes, as well as the young patients facing a variety of health issues.

QU Wedding: Tilford 1st graders continue unique tradition

VINTON TODAY
September 17, 2017 12:00 am

Mayor John Watson presided over the wedding of Q (Kendalyn Appleby) and U (Luke Wilden). Quickly and quietly, a quartet of Tilford Elementary 1st Grade classes celebrated the unique union of the letters Q and U on Friday, with the traditional QU Wedding.

Union wins big, again; defeats Oelwein, 58-0

VINTON TODAY
September 17, 2017 12:00 am

Brayden Grosse ran for 40 yards and one TD Friday vs. Oelwein. The Union Knights went on the road to their second district game in 2A D4 tonight and with a strong defense and explosive offense produced a 44-0 halftime lead while putting up 440 yards in offense.

Iowa National Guard soldiers begin overseas assignment; largest deployment since 2010

VINTON TODAY
September 15, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton residents and airport enthusiasts often sen the National Guard helicopters using the Vinton airport (VTI, in aviation terminology) for practice landings and other training exercises.

Council elections: Three candidates have filed, deadline is Sept. 21

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2017 12:00 am

With exactly one week to go before the Sept. 21 filing deadline for candidates, three candidates have filed papers for the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Brian Parr has filed for the at-large seat he holds.

Garrison's Trimble to lead IFA

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2017 12:00 am

Garrison firefighter and new IFA President Marv Trimble, left, receives congratulations from his colleague, Paul Schellhase, who served as IFA President in 1990-1991.

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.