Card shower to honor Larry Woolison's 70th birthday

VINTON TODAY
December 27, 2016 12:00 am

A "SURPRISE" card shower for Larry Woolison's 70th Birthday on January 1st has begun; cards can be sent to c/o Robert Woolison, 3817 Spruce Wood Ct.

Persuasive advertisers: VS 3th graders write ads for class assignment

VINTON TODAY
December 27, 2016 12:00 am

Mrs. Laurie Hyland's 3rdgrade students at Tilford Elementary recently studied advertising and communication. The unit included the opportunity for each student to write a short, persuasive advertisement for items or specific products.

December 4-H Meeting Minutes

VINTON TODAY
December 24, 2016 12:00 am

The meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H meeting was held December 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Vinton, Iowa. The meeting was called to order at 5 PM.

Buhr marks 40th year as Garrison Fire Protection Agency President

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2016 12:00 am

John Buhr (far right) was recognized and honored for 40 years as President of The Garrison Fire Protection Agency at the Garrison Fire Dept. Christmas Party on December 10.

Vinton Garden Club News

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2016 12:00 am

The Vinton Garden club, a member of National Garden clubs, Inc. District II and Central Region met on November 30, 2016 in the office at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Obadal Upper Iowa University Grad

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2016 12:00 am

Valerie Obadal is a 2016 June Graduate of Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Valerie Obadal of Shellsburg, IA, graduated with a Bachelor/Science: Nursing degree in Nursing in June.

Community Foundation awards scholarship to local students

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2016 12:00 am

A Benton County student pursuing higher education opportunities has received additional financial assistance this fall thanks to a scholarship from the Benton County Community Foundation and its host foundation, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Alan Hummel named 2017 Valuation Visionary Award

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2016 12:00 am

Alan Hummel, son of Kyle & Shirley, graduate of Vinton Washington High School - class 1978, was awarded the following: The Collateral Risk Network (CRN) made a special announcement and it is exciting news for our company.

VSMS announces 1st Trimester Honor Roll

VINTON TODAY
November 29, 2016 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has announced its 1st Trimester Honor Roll. Click the links below to see the complete lists for each grade: 6th

North Eden Willing Workers hold skate party, meeting

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2016 12:00 am

The meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club was held November 6th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton, Iowa. The meeting started at 4:10 PM and ended at 5:10 PM.