2017 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year: Jim Murray

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg administrators have announced that Tilford elementary principal Jim Murray has been named the 2017 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa.

VS, Benton FFA members seeking donations to help farmers impacted by wildfires

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA and Benton Community FFA chapters are partnering together to hold a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch in Vinton on Monday, March 27th from 5-7:30.

La Porte City PD assist in arrest and conviction of man found Guilty of Methamphetamine and Money Laundering Conspiracies

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2017 12:00 am

A man responsible for distributing pounds of ice methamphetamine and sending the proceeds back to Mexico was convicted by a jury on March 23, 2017, after a two-day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

VSHS Annnounces Winter Activities Receive Recognition

VINTON TODAY
March 23, 2017 12:00 am

ByDeb Cummings Vinton-Shellsburg High School is pleased to announce that several 2016-17 Winter activities have been recognized for their academic achievements.

Redlinger shooting case comes to an end; Hines sentenced to 60 days in jail

VINTON TODAY
March 23, 2017 12:00 am

Emma Redlinger District Judge Paul Miller sentenced William Hines, Jr., to 60 days in the Benton County jail, with another 360 days suspended, bringing to an end the two-year legal case that followed the accidental shooting of Emma Redlinger.

Iowans mourn death of firefighter who brought unique style to Flaughless 5K events

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2017 12:00 am

Friends and relatives from Vinton, as well as the rest of Iowa, are mourning the sudden death of an Ames firefighter who brought one of the most creative costumes to the annual Flaughless 5K.

VS speech students to perform Division 1 routines at Palace, Sunday

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2017 12:00 am

One Act Play: The VSHS All-State performance entitled I and You, featuring David Steele and Hannah Haisman, supported by Samuel Schmidt, Rhianna Turner, and Mady Rule.

'The Dark Side:' Local teacher to lead only team of blind students in FIRST Robotics competition

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2017 12:00 am

Editor's Note: Sara Larkin of Vinton has organized the first team of blind and visually impaired students to compete in this weekend's First Robotics competition at the UNI-Dome this weekend.

Pill Bottle Ministry Ends After 9 Years

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2017 12:00 am

ByRev. Jessica Crane-Munoz After almost 9 years and over 150,000 bottles, the Pill Bottle collection ministry at the Presbyterian Church of Vinton is coming to a close.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON TODAY
March 21, 2017 12:00 am

oard members include Front Row: Shelly Petersen, representing the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School; and Dottie Anderson, chairman, representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust; Second Row: Nathan Hesson, representing the Vinton City Council; Jon Clingman, vice chairman, representing Vinton Unlimited; and Rev.