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.

Vinton Unlimited Welcomes the Glow Up Boutique to Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 19, 2024 9:33 pm

Members of Vinton Unlimited gathered on Tuesday afternoon to welcome another business to the downtown, the Glow Up Boutique. Owner Jordyn Edwards cut the ribbon standing alongside her staff and surrounded by other members of the business community.

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Barb Parbs

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 19, 2024 3:05 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital proudly announces Barb Parbs as its 2024 Legacy Honoree in recognition of her unwavering dedication to the community as a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP-SMP) Counselor.

VS December Lunch Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
November 19, 2024 3:05 pm

Buckle Up, Vinton – Your Life Depends On It!

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
November 19, 2024 3:05 pm

The Vinton Police Department has a special Thanksgiving message for all our residents: Be thankful for your seatbelt!While we gather to celebrate all we’re grateful for, let’s not overlook one of the simplest ways to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Vinton-Shellsburg Schools Shine in U.S. News 2025 Rankings

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
November 19, 2024 3:05 pm

We are thrilled to announce that Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has earned top rankings in the 2025 U.S. News Best Schools Report. Two of our elementary schools have earned  Best Elementary Schools  badges, and our middle school and high school has earned a  Best Middle/High Schools  badge, placing them among the top 40% in the state.

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Terri Buelow

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 18, 2024 9:02 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Terri Buelow as one of the esteemed recipients of the 2024 Legacy Honors. Terri devoted an incredible 26 years to Virginia Gay Hospital.