Cedar Valley Nature Trail segment closed for hard surfacing in Center Point

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2017 12:00 am

By Ryan Schlader The Cedar Valley Nature Trail is closed to the public in Center Point from Iowa Street to the Grubbs Creek Bridge near Ash Lane for hard surfacing of this trail segment.

IBSSS Expo: Residents share ideas for future of campus

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2017 12:00 am

Maggie Ortgiesen discusses the IBSSS campus and tourism issues with the youngest participant in the Expo, Kira Jacobs. More than 125 people, from Tilford Elementary 4th grade student Kira Jacobs, to Vinton's leaders in business and government, gathered in the VSHS gym Wednesday to share ideas about the future of the Iowa Braille School campus.

Rookie robotics success: Union's F.U.N team earns trip to World Championships

VINTON TODAY
April 5, 2017 12:00 am

Editor's Note: This is the first of two stories about the Union F.U.N. First Robotics Competition challenge team, which it its rookie season, earned the chance to compete in the World Championship event in St.

Candidates Needed for Benton County Fair Queen

VINTON TODAY
April 5, 2017 12:00 am

By Angie Becker The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen.

Cybersecurity using Mobile Apps

VINTON TODAY
April 5, 2017 12:00 am

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Area residents encouraged to join IBSSS Expo

VINTON TODAY
April 4, 2017 12:00 am

The public is encouraged to attend the Community Idea & Input Expo for Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School facilities and property on Wednesday, April 5 from 6pm to 9pm at the Vinton Shellsburg High School Gym.

Mayor Watson Recognizes Impact of National Service

VINTON TODAY
April 4, 2017 12:00 am

Mayor Watson handing his National Service Proclamation to members of AmeriCorps NCCC By Angela Sarrels On April 4, Mayor John Watson joins more than 2,000 county officials and mayors across the country in a nationwide bi-partisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems.

VFW Essay Contest: Shellsburg student Makaya Gardemann earns 5th at State

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2017 12:00 am

Makayla Gardemann won 1st at local and District levels with her essay and was 5th in all of Iowa among 3rd graders. VFW member Dale Henry congrats 4th grade VS winner Addy Chvala, who also was 2nd at District.

Vikings 3rd at Early Bird track meet

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2017 12:00 am

Will Edwards was part of the Viking varsity shuttle hurdle team that finished 3rd on Friday. The Vinton-Shellsburg boys track team finished third in the Viking Early Bird Track meet on Friday afternoon at the Karr Athletic Complex.

Belle Plaine's Herring Hotel: Historical treasure and an 'endangered eyesore'

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2017 12:00 am

This story could easily begin two ways. 1. At one of Belle Plaine's busiest intersections sits a historic building where many famous Americans, even Mark Twain and Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan have slept in or visited; a building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains a variety of beautiful, early 20th century architectural features.