VS school board continues work with city on resource officer

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg School Board met in regular session on Monday evening. Sue Gates called the meeting to order at 5:16 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.

One Soldier"™s Story: Henry Van Eschen recalls WWII experiences

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2017 12:00 am

Peggy Weideman, Henry and Dolores' daughter, accompanied Henry on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in June of 2010. "My dad really enjoyed the opportunity to see all of the memorials and to socialize with other veterans of WW II," said Peggy.

CP Historical Society to host guest speaker June 25th

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2017 12:00 am

On June 25th, there will be a presentation by Dr. Derek Buckaloo of the Coe College History Department on "The Civil Rights Movement: How we Remember..

VS offers new online school-supply purchasing option for elementary families

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

By Molly Noren, VS schools Vinton-Shellsburg Schools is happy to be able to offer an economical way for you to purchase school supplies without all the hassle of going shopping.

Volunteer Iowa accepting nominations for Iowa Nonprofit Awards

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

The purpose of the Iowa Nonprofit Awards is to recognize the exceptional practices, achievements, and impact of nonprofit organizations and professionals, philanthropic organizations, national service and volunteer programs, and local collaborations for their efforts to address community challenges.

In memory of Iowa's '88:' Racing community remembers Arlo Becker

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

Hearing about the death of Arlo Becker prompted many memories in the countless people who met Arlo through racing and related events throughout Iowa. "There are so many Arlo stories.

41 Wartburg students named to Winter/May Term Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

Wartburg College has recognized 441 students who were named to the 2017 Winter/May Term Dean's List. Those honored include: Korbi Burkey of Walker Katie Hilmer of Dysart Sara Jorgensen of Vinton Trevor Krug of Dysart Weston Krug of Dysart Kylie Miracle of Vinton Marissa Nolan of Van Horne The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.

After 40 years, question of who murdered Charles Plucar, and why, remains unanswered

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

40 years after his murder, the Charles Plucar case remains unsolved. Charles Plucar's great-nephew Cecil Gilbert built this house on the land where Charles was murdered 40 years ago.

Culver's to benefit Benton Community FFA with special promotion Tuesday

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton Community FFA invites area residents to enjoy dinner at Culver's restaurant in Cedar Rapids on the evening of Tuesday, June 13. Culver's also invites customers to the fund-raising event from 4 pm to 10:30 pm.

VanDeest makes late pass for Urbana 5 checkers at Benton County 

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

By Ryan Clark Two last-lap passes and a photo finish provided for arguably the best night of racing so far this season at Benton County Speedway. A field of 105 race teams assembled for Sunday's third annual Urbana 5 Memorial/Iowa Donor Network event, which celebrated the memory of five area youth killed in a traffic accident in Benton County.