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.

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL 15TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2024 1:55 pm

Keep Iowa Beautiful's 15th Annual Photography Contest is in full swing! This annual contest aims at raising awareness of Iowa's natural and environmental beauty.

Christmas Parade to kick off the season in Vinton on November 21

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 21, 2024 10:28 am

The annual Lighted Holiday Parade will be held in downtown Vinton on Thursday, November 21st, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This marks the 17th year for the event.

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Dick Kerdus

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 20, 2024 11:10 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital proudly recognizes Richard (Dick) Kerdus with the 2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award, celebrating his 31 years of exceptional service on the Health Care Foundation Board of Directors.

Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
November 20, 2024 11:10 pm

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across Iowa to promote road safety during the Thanksgiving holiday season.