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No place to go on Christmas Eve?  Visit Vinton First Baptist Church on December 24 at 5:30 PM.Come share in a night of joy, beauty and meaning as we celebrate the birth of Christ.Experience a heartfelt Christmas Play that brings the story to life. Enjoy traditional Christmas songs alongside original music created for this special night.Celebrate with candlelight, community, and the warmth of fellowship.

As part of Veterans Day, three area businesses honored our local heroes and raised funds for the George G. Luckey American Legion Post 57! H2 Pizza offered a 10% discount to veterans as a way of thanking them for their service, but they didn't stop there!  They also donated 50% of the proceeds from the night to the Legion from the products sold that night.

The holidays can be a challenging time for grievers. Join Laura Yeats, grief team lead at Cedar Valley Hospice, for the 'Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays' program. We will discuss grief, give tips to help navigate the holiday season and provide a safe space to share your own experience.Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM. at the Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue in Vinton.

Looking for something to do this weekend?! Take a tour of the homes participating in this year's Deck the House Holiday Lights Competition! Area homes have decorated for the Christmas season and have signed up to compete for the honor of being the most decked out house in town.Voting is being done by a committee and the winners will be announced on

Through the wet and the wind, the snow and the cold, the bell ringing goes on ! We appreciate you, our volunteers.Thank you to all who are donating, whether in the Red Kettle, by check, or by QR Code. It all adds up.We have our regular and returning supporters- area churches, service organizations- Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus and the Lion's Club, as well as local businesses, 4H Clubs, and Youth Groups.

Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect  from 5 am  on Sunday, 12-07-25 thru 4 pm on Monday, 12-08-25.No parking on the streets between those times, even if the plows have cleared the streets. 

🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! ❤️This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is. Every single December, you all show up in a BIG way to help local kids have a Christmas full of joy, and it means more to us than we can ever fully express.We’re officially collecting toys now through December 19th, and we’d love your help again this year.

The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitment, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes.Thank you, Janet, for your years of dedication.

The HOT Grant Award is open!What is it?This grant is funded through Vinton’s hotel/motel tax and is designed to: Support community events Promote the City of Vinton Attract visitors to our amazing town! Who can apply?Non-profit organizations (501c or equivalent) and government entities looking to enhance tourism and conventions in Vinton. Key Dates: Deadline to apply: December 31, 2025 Grant recipients announced: February 2026 How can the funds be used?From marketing events to developing attractions that draw visitors, the possibilities are endless — as long as the project promotes tourism and community engagement per Iowa Code.