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Trick or Treating Events in Vinton - Note Dates and Times

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - October 15th 2025 12:08 pm

THURSDAY - October 30th - 5-7:00 p.m.502 North 9th Ave., Vinton.Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab - Thursday, 5-7:00 p.m.502 North 9th Ave., Vinton.Join us for Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m.We will be inside. come on into Nursing and Rehab for Halloween Candy and Fun with our staff and residents.FRIDAY - October 31stCity of Vinton - Trick or Treating Hours 5-8 p.

North Eden Willing Workers 4H Club has lunch covered - Sat. Oct. 18

NORTH EDEN WILLING WORKERS 4H CLUB - October 15th 2025 11:45 am

Spread the word!Harvest Meals this Saturday, October 18th, at the Tama Benton Coop in Vinton. Take the day off from making lunch and let us cook for you!The North Eden Willing Workers 4H Club will be serving grilled burger sack lunches for $5.00 from 11-1 to raise money for club expenses. This is a great opportunity to support our local youth and e

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Good Neighbor Award Given to Barkdoll and WUMC Food Pantry

VINTON UNLIMITED - October 14th 2025 12:05 pm

Article Thumbnail. Lyle Langstraat, Harold Knaack, and Tom Patterson

Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre recognize Mary McNeal Barkdoll and Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry and their volunteers as “Good Neighbors”.Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre established the Vinton Good Neighbor Award in an effort to recognize those whose good deeds may go unnoticed, to encourage people to look for the positive things in our community, and hopefully prompt fellow Vintonians to participate and become “Good Neighbors” themselves.

Two arrests made in the death of toddler

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - October 14th 2025 11:22 am

The Vinton Police Department has released the following statement concerning the death of a 20-month-old, on September 22, 2024. It reads as follows."The Vinton Police Department, in cooperation with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Benton County Attorney's Office have arrested two individuals identified as Kaylee Morris (23), and Mason Morgan (24) in connection with a criminal investigation involving the death of a 20-month-old child.

🚦 Traffic Update from the Vinton Police Department 🚦

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - October 13th 2025 4:52 pm

Good news, Vinton! Both sets of stoplights at the intersections of 4th Street & A Avenue and 4th Street & 1st Avenue are now fully operational.These intersections are no longer “stop and go” intersections — please resume following normal traffic light signals.Thank you for your patience while the repairs were completed, and as always,

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Benton County Volunteer Center in need of drivers

BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER - October 13th 2025 2:41 pm

Please note the Benton County Volunteer Center continues to look for drivers. Drivers prove a ride to medical appointments including dental, mental health, and chiropractic appointments. We also stop at local grocery stores or pharmacies to get your needs taken care of. This service is provided for people 55+. Please call 1-319-600-2591 if you are interested in being a volunteer driver or someone in need of a ride.

Easton Lindeman's Family Continues to uplift other Families

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - October 13th 2025 11:47 am

Article Thumbnail. Donations made to the University of Iowa Sead Family Children's Hospital

Easton Lindeman was only 3 years old when he lost his fight against High-Risk Neuroblastoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow. While his family continues to heal from this devastating loss, they have turned it into an opportunity to remember him on his birthday.The family decided that in his honor, they wanted to bring a smile to other children who are now being treated at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, where Easton received his care.

Diveley Finally Doing the Time

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - October 10th 2025 10:58 am

On September 13, 2022, Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey Diveley, 65,and Stacy Diveley, 49, were first arrested on several crimes involving children. Records indicate that he is currently serving a prison sentence, at the Iowa Medical & Classification Center in Coralville. (See second story about him HERE.)Future CaseThe Diveley couple was also arrested on July 8.

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Daily Email will resume on Tuesday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - October 10th 2025 10:55 am

The daily email will resume its regular delivery on Tuesday, October 14, following the Monday, Columbus Day holiday.Fun fact: when Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492, he wasn’t looking for a new continent—he was actually trying to find a faster route to Asia. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas and changed history forever. Not bad for a g

Vinton Firefighters Spend the Week Teaching Safety—and Serving the Community

VINTON TODAY - October 10th 2025 10:51 am

It’s been a busy and heartwarming week for the members of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department. Once again, these 24 dedicated volunteers took time away from their jobs, families, and daily routines to visit local schools and teach elementary students the importance of fire safety.Throughout the week, the firefighters brought their lessons—and their big red trucks—to area classrooms, helping children learn what to do in the event of a fire.

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