Sectional Wrestling: Vikes advance 5 to districts, finish 3rd

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2017 12:00 am

Viking 106-pounder Carter Weeks has things under control as he works over Denver-Tripoli's Jacob Moore at Saturday's 2A Sectional tournament at Union.

Pettengill Welcomes Belle Plaine FFA Members

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2017 12:00 am

This week Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R- Mount Auburn) met with members of the Belle Plaine FFA Chapter. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium.

Pettengill Welcomes Benton Community FFA Members

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2017 12:00 am

This week Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mount Auburn) met with members of the Benton Community FFA Chapter. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium.

Chattery Chinchillas First Lego League team announces pop top drive

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2017 12:00 am

By Chattery Chinchilla members Brylee, Lizzie, Ashlie, Alyssa, and Annabelle Hello, and thank you for reading this! We are on a mission to help the families at the Ronald McDonald House! To help them we would like to collect pop tops (the silver openers on top of pop cans).

A request for help, or two...

VINTON TODAY
January 31, 2017 12:00 am

My left knee will give way to a man-made one on Thursday; we hope our readers will share even more news items and stories over the next few weeks! Life is ridiculously unfair.

Vinton man discovers 130-year-old piece of advertising history

VINTON TODAY
January 31, 2017 12:00 am

As Rick Lazenby remodeled his Vinton home, which was originally built in 1880, he discovered within the walls, a unique piece of advertising and American history: A palm-sized rectangular printing block used for making a newspaper advertisement.

Emma's Mom: Let daughter's death be life-changing in every positive way

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2017 12:00 am

"I rebuked you," wrote a wise man. "And though my words made you grieve, your sorrow inspired in you a life of diligence, energy, zeal and carefulness.

Primary care survey by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics ends Wednesday

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2017 12:00 am

The Primary Care Survey being conducted by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics for Benton County will end this coming Wedensday, February 1st. If you haven't participated please do so by clicking here.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Foundation seeks donations to defray costs to benefit students

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2017 12:00 am

Students from Vinton-Shellsburg high school's American Humanities class will be visiting the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo. They will be accompanied by four local veterans of the armed services on Wednesday, February 8th.

Pink night tradition continues; Vikettes honor breast cancer survivors

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2017 12:00 am

Coach Ryan Davis and speaks to the JV team during their Pink Night contest vs. Independence. The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team started more than a tradition seven years ago with its first Pink Night.