Asking once again....

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 28, 2025 5:52 pm

Dear Vinton Today Readers,Rarely will you find me with a trembling chin and tears in my eyes...at the post office. But that's where I was this week. I had made my trip to the post office and was amazed by the number of letters filling my box.

4th St. Diner asks and the Community Delivers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 28, 2025 5:16 pm

A week ago, Vinton Today had an S.O.S. call come in from the 4th St. Diner. The Diner is where our senior citizens meet for a noontime meal and some fellowship, or if needed the Diner provides meals to those who can't leave the house.

Memorial Day Services in Mt. Auburn brings a crowd to remember

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 28, 2025 11:12 am

Even though Mt. Auburn doesn't have a Legion Post in town any longer, that didn't dampen desire of the residents of the small town to remember the fallen.

Have you met Libby?

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 27, 2025 9:35 pm

Did you know that you can borrow ebooks, audio books and more from your local public library FREE?Get the app today from the Google App store, or Google Play or you can scan the QR code if you'd like!After you download the app, the rest is even easier.

Fish order forms due by May 30th

BENTON SWCD
May 27, 2025 6:09 pm

We would like to remind you that fish order forms are due to Benton Soil & Water Conservation District by the end of business day on May 30thIf you are considering fish for your pond this spring don’t hesitate to stop by the office at 1705 W D Street Vinton.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Showcase Skills at District Ag Mechanics Event

FFA
May 27, 2025 5:56 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonOn Wednesday, April 23, 2025, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter demonstrated their technical skills at the Northeast District Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE), held at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC).

Area Memorial Day Services held across the County

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2025 11:32 am

On Monday, the local American Legion Post held a Memorial Day Service meeting at the Cedar River bridge. Fritz and Sue Noren lowered a wreath into the river in remembrance of Veterans that were lost.

Vinton's Downtown made more beautiful with Flowers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2025 11:56 am

The Cottage Garden Society along with help from the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department came up with a plan to make downtown Vinton bloom. Planters were added to the light poles in the downtown are where baskets were placed.

There will be no Outbound Email on Memorial Day

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2025 11:51 am

The headline sums it up.  Take a moment to remember those we've lost in the service of our country on this important day.  

Have fun and stay safe on the water this summer

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
May 22, 2025 11:51 am

Iowa lakes and rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, boaters, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter.