Bigfoot takes a moment to Remember the Fallen

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2026 11:47 am

Just north of Vinton, at the Marlow home, a Memorial Day display received an unexpected and unforgettable finishing touch this week. A large Bigfoot figure stood quietly holding an American flag beside a single white cross in a simple but meaningful tribute to those who gave their lives in service to the country.

Flags are flying in honor of those lost in Service to our Country

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2026 11:46 am

With flags fluttering in the spring breeze and flowers carefully placed beside weathered headstones, Vinton area students and residents once again came together to prepare local cemeteries for Memorial Day weekend.

Benton County American Legion Awards Scholarships

BENTON COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION
May 22, 2026 11:46 am

The Benton County American Legion presented local students with various scholarships and awards. Opening the ceremony was Michael Naylor, the Benton County Commander who presented the scholarships along with Chair Doug Anderson.

Benton County American Legion lays wreath at Hwy. 30 Memorial

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2026 11:45 am

Members of the Benton County American Legion recently took time to honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans by placing a memorial wreath at the Benton County Memorial along Highway 30.

Ways that you can honor the memory of your loved ones in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2026 10:47 am

As families pause this Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor those who served our country, many may also be looking for meaningful ways to keep the memory of their veterans alive for future generations.

Join the Shellsburg American Legion for Breakfast this Memorial Day Weekend

SHELLSBURG TODAY
May 22, 2026 10:40 am

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).

No Email on Memorial Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2026 9:43 am

Just a reminder that there will be no outbound email on Monday. I'll be uploading some things over the weekend so there might be a few things of interest.

Area Veterans Recognized by Quilts of Valor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 21, 2026 11:50 am

There is a common thread woven through every Quilt of Valor ceremony, the belief among many veterans that someone else deserved the recognition more than they did.

Take a few minutes to fill out the annual Community Survey

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 20, 2026 1:21 pm

Below you will find a link to our annual community survey. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to provide your responses. Gathering community feedback is one of our accreditation standards through the State Library of Iowa.

Vinton Police Chief warns residents - Don't get caught in a scam!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 20, 2026 12:58 pm

The Vinton Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert as scam messages and fraudulent phone calls continue circulating throughout the area — and even Police Chief Ted Paxton recently found himself targeted by scammers.