Stressed Brains Can't Learn: "Paper Tigers" documentary on trauma-informed education to screen at Vinton-Shellsburg High School

VINTON TODAY
April 20, 2017 12:00 am

Several area organizations have teamed together to host a screening of Paper Tigers, a film that captures the pain, danger, beauty and hopes of struggling teens "” and the teachers armed with new science and fresh approaches that are changing lives for the better.

AmeriCorps Campus Director: We love our town, our facility

VINTON TODAY
April 19, 2017 12:00 am

The latest AmeriCorps induction took place in March in the IBSSS gym. (Editor's Note: This is one of a series of stories about the Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School campus, and the AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region, which makes its home on the IBSSS campus.

It's been 7 years, (and 23,373,407 pageviews) can you believe it?

VINTON TODAY
April 18, 2017 12:00 am

Last month, we quietly rolled past our 7th anniversary as Vinton Today. It's been a pretty amazing ride, and is it awful to say even I wasn't so sure how this was going to work? But after a mere 23,373,407 pageviews, I'm pretty sure this was an amazing idea! No doubt, our success has a little, no a lot, to do with Dean's inability to sit still.

Judy Lorraine Andrews

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2017 12:00 am

GARRISON: Judy Lorraine Andrews, 71, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017 at Sunnycrest Nursing Center in Dysart. Memorial Services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, April 21, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E.

Brush With Kindness: Open House shows much interest in housing repair program

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2017 12:00 am

Participants took turns painting a house on a white board, sharing information and asking questions about the Habitat for Humanity's Brush With Kindness open house last week.

Aerial platform truck arrives at VFD

VINTON TODAY
April 14, 2017 12:00 am

Members of the Vinton Fire Department have been busier than usual over the past few months as they worked to update their vehicle fleet. First, the VFD received an offer from the federal government for a free fire truck.

"SHOOT OUT AT THE LAST CHANCE BOOK SALE" MAY 12-13

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

"Pardners " of the Center Point Library is having its annual used book sale May 12 and 13 and it's your last shot at books at the old price: 50 cents for hardcovers and 25 cents for paperbacks.

Haircut leads to marriage, new business and life in Iowa for Thailand native Tik Coberly

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

One day, a Thailand native stopped by Old School Produce Company to admire the gardens, telling the owner of how they reminded her of back home. Tik Coberly grew up on a farm in a rural area of Thailand, the sixth of seven children.

Multi-county chase ends near Benton County line; suspect wanted on Linn Co. warrants

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

A man with a lengthy criminal record in several Iowa counties, including Benton County, added to that record today after a high speed chase involving several agencies ended at the southern edge of Benton County.

Greenlee Recognized for 40 years of service to Benton County

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2017 12:00 am

Marc Greenlee was presented a certificate for his 40 years of service at the Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting. He didn't attend ISAC for the formal presentation so Supervisor Todd Wiley presented Mark his certificate while he was already in a meeting.