Vinton Today Christmas and New Year's Week Schedule

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2024 11:28 am

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 the doctor? Who knew! I started taking off the federal holidays a few years ago, but other than that, there really hasn't been any downtime where I'm away from the phone and computer for the past almost 15 years.

History of what has been

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2024 11:22 am

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.

City Council & Hobarts debate the future of Braille School Developer's Agreement

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2024 11:18 am

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 "Hobart") the meeting opened with Tami Stark-Mahood leading the meeting.

Second family in need of assistance following fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 24, 2024 11:17 am

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.

Celebrate Christmas and New Year's Safely

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
December 24, 2024 11:13 am

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 celebrate.

Kuper home destroyed, Community rallying to show support

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 23, 2024 10:25 am

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.

Vinton Lions Club Donates $2,195 to Honor Flights of Eastern Iowa

VINTON TODAY
December 23, 2024 12:17 am

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.

Stein Family in need of Assistance

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2024 11:20 pm

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 brain and spinal cord.

Martin Gardner Architecture Present Booster Club Check

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 19, 2024 1:46 pm

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.

Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry is set for this Saturday

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 19, 2024 1:46 pm

The Wesley United Methodist Church will have their food pantry available on Saturday, December 21 from 9-10:30 a.m.The church is located at 516 2nd Ave.