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).

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.

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.

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

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.

The Urbana City Council voted to terminate the Police Chief, Joshua Baker. Baker had been on paid leave since April of 2024, just over a year ago. In a 3 to 2 vote, the council fired Baker without cause.

Notification to the CommunityOpen Sites and Closed Enrolled (Needy area)Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the course of meal service.

The Shellsburg Area Community Group’s latest effort to bring an upgrade to the City Park was very successful. The goal was to replace the worn and unattractive picnic tables in the frequently used park pavilion.

Dear Vinton Today Readers,First off, a huge thank you to those of you who have already sent in donations and checks to help build the new website—your generosity means the world.

UPDATE!We were fortunate to have several people reach out to us and we received a brand new freezer today. Simply amazing! I am overwhelmed with the positive support of the community members and your readers.