Thieves take memories of family's late loved one from Vinton storage area

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

Crystal Major: Family says items reminding them of their late daughter have been stolen from Vinton. In a recent burglary of a storage area in Vinton, someone took a few items of modest financial value, but also some things with priceless sentimental value.

Vikette golfers celebrate at Ehlingers

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

Continuing a tradition that began a few years ago, the VS Vikette golf team members gathered at Ehlinger's on Thursday to paint windows and enjoy a free meal from McDonald's.

VS graduation set for 2 p.m. Sunday; to be steamed on district's Cube page

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

Those who cannot attend the 2017 Vinton-Shellsburg graduation may view it online, on the VS Cube page. Graduation begins at 2 p.m. in the VSHS gym. See the link to watch online HERE.

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation award $16,000 in scholarships

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab and the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of their annual scholarship awards to area students.

VS FFA member describes experience of seeking state office

VINTON TODAY
May 24, 2017 12:00 am

By: Brittany Hansen, Co-Reporter On April 5th and 6th, Erin Cantrell, currently a senior and serving as the 2016-2017 Treasurer for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapterand a VS FFA officer team went down to Ankeny, Iowa to run for State Office.

Vinton Sesquicentennial Planning Underway; city to mark 150th anniversary in summer of 2019

VINTON TODAY
May 24, 2017 12:00 am

By Melissa Schwan, Vinton Unlimited While 2019 may seem like an eternity away, a group of individuals are already thinking and talking about celebrations for the City of Vinton.

VS FFA members compete in District Ag Mechanics event

VINTON TODAY
May 23, 2017 12:00 am

By: Brittany Hansen, Co-Reporter On Tuesday April 25, 2017 the VS FFA chapter took 5 FFA members up to Calmar, to the John Deere building at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) to compete in the District Ag Mechanics.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT"™S K-9 GINO TO GET BODY ARMOR

VINTON TODAY
May 23, 2017 12:00 am

By Captain Eric Dickinson The Vinton Police Department's K9 Gino will receive a bullet and stab resistant protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Honoring 'Miz:' Union Valedictorian Hilmer presents teacher Kerrie Michael with award from Governor

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2017 12:00 am

Bobbie Hilmer, right, honored Kerrie Michael as her most influential teacher at the Governor's Scholar Ceremony. Union High School Class of 2017 Valedictorian Bobbie Hilmer will find out in July if all of the extra work she put in during her senior year paid off in three or more college credits in English.

Castle Ridge to Perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison

VINTON TODAY
May 21, 2017 12:00 am

Castle Ridge is coming to Garrison! Castle Ridge will perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall Saturday evening, June 10th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Bassist Roger Anderson, guitarist Mark Clark and fiddler Joy Ward make up the band.