VS baseball: Vikes sweep CPU to remain undefeated

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2017 12:00 am

After a comparatively easy sweep at East Marshall, the VS Vikings baseball team needed some big innings and big outs to defeat Center Point-Urbana, 12-6, and 11-8 Tuesday at Vinton.

3rd Grade Ag Day

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2017 12:00 am

  By Brittany Hansen, V-S Co-Reporter On May 3, 2017 at the Benton County fairgrounds the annual 3rd grade ag day was held. Every year during the springtime, 3rd graders from the surrounding schools attend this event to learn about many different aspects of agriculture.

Students attend Iowa State University College of Human Sciences first-year Orientation

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2017 12:00 am

Seventy-two incoming first-year College of Human Sciences students participated in Orientation at Iowa State University in Ames, May 31-June 1. As part of the program, students and their families met peers, signed up for classes, became familiar with the campus, and learned tips for making the most of their college careers.

June 21 Field Day Highlights Ag Weather Forecast with Elwynn Taylor

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2017 12:00 am

The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:15 PM. Elwynn Taylor, ISU Extension Climatologist, will kick-off the program in the Borlaug Learning Center, by providing his insights on crop weather for the 2017 growing season.

Commencement: VS seniors receive diplomas

VINTON TODAY
May 30, 2017 12:00 am

The Class of 2017 will help the human race "encounter a new kind of spirit," said graduate Logan Murray, who was chosen to give the student address at Sunday's commencement.

Cast of Annie Announced

VINTON TODAY
May 29, 2017 12:00 am

ACT I of Benton County is pleased to announce our cast for the upcoming production of Annie! We look forward to five performances the weekend of September 8, 9, and 10! Roles with a ______________ after are still open! Contact us at act1annie2017@gmail.

The future monument to the Class of 2017

VINTON TODAY
May 28, 2017 12:00 am

To the Class of 2017 (and anyone else who chooses to pay attention): I have been on a journey recently, a journey that may have some similarities to yours.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail reopened in Center Point thru Memorial Day

VINTON TODAY
May 26, 2017 12:00 am

By Ryan Schlader Cedar Valley Nature Trail has reopened in Center Point through Memorial Day weekend 3.5-mile hard surfacing project is nearly complete.

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.