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A Magical Tradition: Santa’s Mailbox Brings Joy to Vinton Children
As the holiday season approaches, Vinton Unlimited is once again helping bring magic to life with the cherished tradition of Santa’s Mailbox. Set up in the heart of downtown Vinton, a bri... V-S FFA Sparks Leadership at IAT
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn November 8, 2025, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in the annual Ignite, Amplify, and Transform (IAT) Leadership Conference. This is a statewide leadership devel...
Iowan comments on rules for fetal teaching and accreditation
The Iowa Board of Education is taking public feedback as it creates the rules for implementing various state education laws that were signed in 2025. One of those addresses education about fetal devel...
Thank You for Supporting Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
On behalf of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Supper at the Fire Station, November 20. Sponsored by the Vinton Lions...
Tom Lane recognized with Bud Freeman Fellow Award by the Garrison Lions Club
We were honored today to present the Bud Freeman Fellow Award to longtime Lion and all-around great guy, Tom Lane. There is no one who better represents the spirit of this award than Tom. Over the cou...
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Treasurer says New Record for Properties Turned Over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a record number of unclaimed properties have been turned over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program, in conjunction with the 2025 report...
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Indecent Exposure on Two Interstates
A Belle Plaine man has been charged after authorities say he exposed himself to passing motorists on two eastern Iowa interstates on consecutive days.Danan Ary, 30, faces two counts of indecent exposu... VGH Angel Tree now ready to bless area residents this Christmas
It began with a gift, but it is so much more!Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to host the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of giving ...
It's official, Santa has arrived!
Santa arrived in downtown Vinton last night via the Veteran's Holiday Parade. He rode in on one of the Vinton Fire Department's trucks to the joy of all of the children. Santa's youngest customer didn... Iowa Celebrates as Governor Declares Rural Health Day
Iowa HHS is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Since 2011, this annual observance — founded and co...
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