Iowa Grant Applications Sought for Project Safe Neighborhoods Program

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2019 12:26 pm

The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), along with the U.S. Attorneys from the Northern and Southern Districts, announced today it is accepting applications for the State’s portion of the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program.

Kirkwood Recognizes Outstanding Students

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 13, 2019 9:02 pm

Kirkwood Community College celebrated the top echelon of students involved in academic programs during its annual Outstanding Student Recognition program on April 19.

Benton County Historical Society receives Donation

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
May 10, 2019 7:19 pm

 The Benton County Historical Society would like to say a BIG "Thank You" to the Vinton Cruise Committee for their generous $1,000 donation to the Depot Roof Project.

Thompson Awarded Benton SWCD Awards Scholarship

BENTON SWCD
May 10, 2019 1:28 am

                 The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Commissioners are very happy to announce, they have selected a recipient for their annual scholarship.

Local student honored as 'Best of the Class'

VINTON TODAY
May 7, 2019 2:32 pm

Valedictorians or top graduating seniors were once again honored by KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, April 27. The students took part in KWWL's 35th annual "Best of the Class" celebration.

Center Point Historical Society Thanks CPU Service Learning Class

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
April 24, 2019 9:20 am

In a Pinch?With Service LearningIt’s a Cinch.Ever plan a big deal at your house and then panic when suddenly that in-the-future date is right on top of you and you’re not ready?Well, of course, the CPU Service Learning class can’t bail everybody out of those situations, but they spent a couple of days last week doing just that for the Center Point Historical Society Museum.

Scholarships Available for High School Graduating Seniors

BENTON SWCD
April 17, 2019 9:01 pm

Benton County High School Class of 2019 students pursuing programs of study in any field of conservation or agriculture are eligible for the Conservation Scholarship.

The Indian that still Wins Ribbons

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 16, 2019 12:34 am

Editor's Note:For the past several years, I've had the privilege of chatting with Bob Kimm, a former Vintonian now in his 80's. The memories he shares of the time he lived in Vinton back in the 1950's are fun to hear.

Terrible Wreck! (An 1899 Story from our past)

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
March 21, 2019 3:50 pm

In honor of our sesquicentennial celebration, Vinton Unlimited and the Sesquicentennial Committee are sharing an 1899 story from the past that was published in our newspaper.

College Funding Forecaster Giveaway

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 20, 2019 9:16 pm

Iowa high school seniors and their parents can register now to earn cash awards for education expenses in the College Funding Forecaster Giveaway sponsored by Iowa Student Loan.