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.

Radio play to bring to life the Iowa connection to legendary Tombstone, Ariz. gunfight

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

The Wallace Winkie Foundation (WWF) has received a grant award of $500 from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in support of a project calledTombstone Trial: The Iowa Connection.

Henkle sees second career dream come true; graduates ILEA as Class President

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

As a young boy, Blake Henkle knew he wanted to be a U.S. Marine, and a law enforcement officer. He achieved the Marine dream first, joining the service after high school and becoming a staff sergeant who shared his story of service in the Middle East with Vinton-Shellsburg students during a Veterans Day in 2005.