Schmitke of Newhall takes third for Hairiest Legs at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

The Mr. Legs contest was held Saturday on the Bud Light Stage at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including tannest, hairiest and thinnest legs.

Ally Bierschenk named Miss Congeniality at the Iowa Dairy event

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Rachel Grober, a 17-year-old fromIonia, was crowned the 64th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds inDes Moinestonight.

Bierschenk earns many ribbons in Hand Knitting Competition at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Heather Kruse of Urbandale claimed the Best of Show title in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Area 4-H and FFA Judging Teams Place at the State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

4-H and FFA judging teams and individuals from across the state competed in the Youth Livestock Judging competition at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Complete results below: TEAM Junior 1) Union Co.

Watson to end run as Mayor; Rich Hainstock announces candidacy

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Mayor John Watson has taken out papers for the 2017 City of Vinton election, but not for the race for his current seat. Sticking to a decision he had announced two years ago, Watson says he is not running for mayor but is considering a run for city council.

Norway girl wins Region 7 Conservation Poster Contest

VINTON TODAY
August 18, 2017 12:00 am

Emma Bange of Norway Elementary received the Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) Region 7 Conservation Poster Contest Award in the Division 3, Grades 4-6 category.

Fall Blowout tonight; to include all VSHS/VSMS fall teams

VINTON TODAY
August 17, 2017 12:00 am

The VS/Union girls swimming team and new coach Ashley Hesson will be among the Blowout participants tonight. The VS VIkette cross country team. The 2017Fall Sports Blowout will be held onThursday, August 17,at the High School Gym and the Karr Athletic Complex.

VSMS welcomes several new teachers

VINTON TODAY
August 17, 2017 12:00 am

Kristen Heaverlo, left, and Meg Turnis, will be teaching special ed at Shellsburg this school year. New VSMS teachers: Sarah Bumann, 8th grade math; Logan Walston, 6th grade science and Chad Anderson, Industrial Tech.

County Park tour: Conservation staff guides supervisors through Benton County facilities

VINTON TODAY
August 17, 2017 12:00 am

Conservation Director Karen Phelps discusses the Old Creamery Nature Trailhead with county supervisors. The Benton County Supervisors spent all afternoon on Tuesday, touring 10 of the county's parks with Conservation Director Karen Phelps and many of her department's staff members.

JAKES Day: Children learn basics from experienced outdoorsmen

VINTON TODAY
August 16, 2017 12:00 am

Many area children learned about how to call a duck and other birds, had a close-up look at the pelts of many kinds of animals native to the Cedar River area, and received training in the basics of rifle and shotgun safety and archery during JAKES Day event on Saturday.