Conference showdowns: Vikings lose one, tie one at W Dubuque; sweep Maquoketa

VINTON TODAY
June 26, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings, ranked third in Class 3A in the most recentIowa High School Baseball Coaches Association/Radio Iowa poll, faced off with Wamac West rival Western Dubuque (ranked 10th in Class 4A) on Thursday, in Epworth.

Water, garbage rates to increase for Vinton residents; council also to consider sewer rate increase soon

VINTON TODAY
June 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton residents will see an increase of approximately $12 in their monthly utility bills (water and solid waste disposal) beginning in August, and a probable increase in sewer rates as well in the near future.

Area Students named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2017 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2017 12:00 am

The following students are named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2017 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2017 graduates

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2017 12:00 am

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this June. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Preschool Scholarship Funding Available

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2017 12:00 am

Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa is announcing that applications are available for preschool tuition assistance for children who reside in Benton and Tama County.

Grants, local fund-raising bring Gualtier documentary closer to completion; premiere expected in January

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2017 12:00 am

A young Gualtier poses for a photo. The full-length documentary on John Gualtier, the Vinton World War II medic who was among the first Americans to witness the Holocaust, is coming closer to reality, thanks to grants and the success of local fund-raisers.

Party in Pink set for Friday; runners can pick up shirts, packets tonight

VINTON TODAY
June 22, 2017 12:00 am

The Party in Pink 5K organizers have been busy preparing the bags for the participants. Those who have pre-registered and are free tonight may pick up their itemsfrom 5-7 p.

Clarke Announces Spring 2017 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the Spring 2017 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.

Summer Snack Hacks

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

"There isn't anything to eat, Mom!" This is a phrase that parents hear all too often and even more so in the summer months when kids are on summer vacation.

Swimming lessons and more: VPRD offers activities for children (and adults!) throughout summer and beyond

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

Faith Gallo received her very first swim lessons this week at the Vinton pool. Here she is pictured with one of the instructors, Lily Horst. Swimming lessons continue this week at the Vinton pool, where some youngsters took their very first lessons this week.