VGH Home Health Angel Tree begins November 29

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 26, 2024 11:30 am

It began with a gift, but it is so much more!Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to host the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients.

V-S FFA is Feeding the Future with the World Food Prize

FFA
November 26, 2024 11:29 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  The 29th-31st of October, Andrew Pingenot got the amazing opportunity to take part in the Global Youth Institute for the World Food Prize.

Updated: Just in case you need to reach me...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 25, 2024 11:24 am

Updated: Everything is back up and running! The email address is: VintonToday@hotmail.com. Thank you for your patience!-The email service that Vinton Today uses which is Hotmail is down.

Virginia Gay Hospital's Lisa Rule Elected to Iowa Trauma Coordinators Board

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2024 8:38 am

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) proudly announces that Lisa Rule, Trauma Coordinator, has been elected to the Iowa Trauma Coordinators Board for the Iowa Hospital Association.

VS FFA Spreads Holiday Cheer with Lights and Roping

FFA
November 25, 2024 7:46 am

 By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerDuring the holiday season right before Thanksgiving, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and volunteers came together to decorate the town of Vinton by putting up lights and garland for local businesses.

A Legacy of Hope: Honoring Bella Denny and Raising Awareness

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 22, 2024 11:32 am

In her 13 remarkable years, Izabella "Bella" Hope Denny touched countless lives with her unyielding spirit, contagious laughter, and boundless love. Born on July 18, 2011, Bella was cherished as a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend.

Vinton Rail Road Depot among nominees for "People's Choice Site of the Year"

VINTON TODAY
November 22, 2024 9:07 am

The History Center in Cedar Rapids has been named the Silos & Smokestacks 2024 “People’s Choice Site of the Year.” The Scenic City Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls and the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids were both honored as being one of the top three sites.

Another Christmas Parade is in the books!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 21, 2024 8:58 pm

Last night, the spirit of the season swept through Vinton as residents gathered for the highly anticipated holiday parade, welcoming Santa Claus to town.

Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful Open Applications for 2025

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2024 4:59 pm

Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful have announced that applications for 2025 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants opened on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. The longstanding partnership provides free paint to a wide variety of public service and community betterment projects throughout Iowa.

Support the Vinton Police Department's "Holiday with a Cop" Event!

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 21, 2024 4:45 pm

The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, the Vinton Police Department is once again hosting its annual Holiday with a Cop event on December 15th! This special day brings joy and smiles to school-age children selected by Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools, giving them a chance to shop with our dedicated officers and create lasting holiday memories.