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Local Faith Partners In Action
Our local faith community came together to help those in need this month. So, what does “community” really mean?” The Oxford Dictionary lists one example - “a feeling of fellowship with others... Vinton Today Christmas and New Year's Week Schedule
Over the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, I will be doing something I've never done...I'm going to take some extra days off...just because. Say what? You can do that without getting a note from ...
History of what has been
I love history and especially Vinton history. One of Vinton Today's readers a former resident of Vinton who loves to dig into the history of this little town as well. Upon seeing the news about t...
City Council & Hobarts debate the future of Braille School Developer's Agreement
At a work session held with the Vinton City Council with Jim and Jimmy Hobart the representatives of Vinton Braille School, LLC and Hobart Historical Restoration (HHR) PM, LLC (Jointly referred to as ...
Second family in need of assistance following fire
The Vinton Fire Department received the call late Sunday night to put out a fire in the apartments located on K Ave. between Tootsie's and Beast and Bird on Highway 218.The Vinton Fire Department was ... Celebrate Christmas and New Year's Safely
It's hard to have a happy holiday if you're arrested for drunk driving. The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to designate before you cele...
Kuper home destroyed, Community rallying to show support
A fire destroyed the home of Janet Kuper and her daughter Grace last night. At approximately 10:22 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department received the call. The apartment is located on K Ave. between Tootsie... Vinton Lions Club Donates $2,195 to Honor Flights of Eastern Iowa
The Honor Flights of Eastern Iowa organization, which first began flying veterans to Washington, D.C. in 2009, is preparing for its 54th flight on April 29, 2025. This flight continues the group's mis... Stein Family in need of Assistance
17-year-old Mackenzy, was diagnosed at age 8 with Chiari Malformation which is a condition where the brain tissue at the base of the skull pushes into the spinal canal, putting pressure on the br... Martin Gardner Architecture Present Booster Club Check
At the recent VS School Board meeting, representatives from Martin Gardner Architecture presented a check for $1,000 donation to the Vinton-Shellsburg school district to support student activities.Rec...