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Vinton Fire Department Celebrates the Dedication of our Volunteer Department
"Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other." Davi... Do you have a puzzling problem?
Have you ever run out of good puzzles? Tired of recreating the same old puzzles year after year? The Vinton Public Library will be holding a Puzzle Swap from January 10-22nd. Adults can bring a puzzle... S&J Sanitation Calendar released for 2025
Attached you will see the calendar for garbage pickup in Vinton for 2025.... Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. ...
Notice to the Public
To all interested bidders:
Benton County Conservation now is accepting sealed bid proposals at the Benton County Conservation
Nature Center (5718 20th Ave Dr, Vinton, IA 52349) until 12:00pm, Fri...
Little Girl Giving, then gets to give "the Real Money"
Pictured is not the girl mentioned in the story-this family left before the writer realized they should have captured a photo. However, pictured are two other children who love the tradition of giving... Vinton Police Department Joins iPledge Program Promoting Compliance
The Vinton Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the iPledge Program, an initiative by the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate retailers and enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alter...
Shellsburg couple loses everything in fire
On Friday, Doug and Janet Schwandt suffered the loss of their home at Timber Ridge Trailer court just south of Shellsburg along with all their belongings. The couple could use any help. Janet suf... Santa visits over breakfast with area children
Another year and another round of about 150 children stopped to have breakfast with Santa this year. Vinton Parks and Recreations Department, their elves and Santa Claus himself made a special day of ... Holiday Lights Week #1 Winner
Holiday Lights Punch Card Week #1 winner is Loretta Simnacher! She received $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Thanks for shopping local, Loretta!...