VS Students Tour Braille School

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

By Fritz Burow On a chilly, rainy Thursday morning, students of the Vinton-Shellsburg West Campus entered the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School's ornate front doors for their first time"¦165 years after the school received its first vision-impaired pupils.

Downtown Beautification committee gets boost with May Day project

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

  By Fritz Burow When VSCSD instructor RaeAnne Mason heard that the Downtown Beautification Committee had increased the number of flower pots they needed to get ready for Vinton's merchants from 67 to 81, she knew her West Campus students would help make short work of the task.

Honor Flight: Vietnam Veteran John Whitson thanks all who made D.C. trip possible

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

John Whitson and son Jason at the Lincoln Memorial. Nearly 50 years after John Whitson earned the Bronze Star while trekking across the jungles of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne, took another journey in a different uniform, as a gift of thanks from people who appreciate his service to our country.

Make Mom Proud-Take her to CP Friends Mother's Day Weekend Used Book Sale

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

If you're looking for a cheap thrill for Mom for Mothers Day, Center Point Friends of the Library has a deal for you: two days of the traditional Used Book Sale and the last chance at the traditional prices"” 50 cents for hardcovers, 25 for paperbacks.

IBSSS Visioning Committee to review citizens' suggestions tonight

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

Since we last wrote about the Iowa Braille School, and the discussion among Vinton residents concerning if, how and when the city should assume ownership of the campus, a lot has happened behind the scenes in Cedar Falls, and Des Moines.

CP Historical Society Guests Hear Benton County Bug Lady Story

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

More than 30 people heard a story worthy of a British Victorian novel at a Center Point Historical Society program April 27 at the Depot Museum. Historical Society vice president Dennis Schlicht shared the fascinating and tragic glimpses he and wife Linda have discovered so far of the life of gifted amateur entomologist/naturalist Lulu Berry (1874-1962) of Vinton.

9 Area Students Awarded by Legion Chapters

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2017 12:00 am

The 52nd annual Benton County Scholarship Awards was held on April 25th. 6 area seniors received the American Legion Scholarship awards and 4 students received the American Legion Auxiliary awards.

GARRISON FIRE DEPARMENT RECIEVES $2,500 FROM MONSANTO"™S AMERICA"™S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2017 12:00 am

The Garrison Emergency Services Foundation has received a $2,500 donation on behalf of the Garrison Fire Department from Monsanto's America's Farmers Grow Communities program on Monday, April 24.

Gerber, Lamont lead Vikettes to duo victory on chilly CPU course

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Freshman Vikette golfer Lillie Lamont tied teammate Brandi Gerber at 47 to lead VS to a win at CPU, in cold, windy conditions. Gerber was named the top medalist on the card-back; Lamont received the Silver Medal.

FFA Week At Vinton-Shellsburg High School

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2017 12:00 am

By: Brittany Hansen, V-S Co-Reporter On Tuesday March 14, 2017 through Friday March 17, 2017 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their local FFA week activities here at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School.