Greenhands Get Fired Up

FFA
October 15, 2023 11:09 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerEach year chapters in the Northeast district send their new greenhands to learn about FFA from our state and district officers.

Iowa State Patrol Investigates Social Media Threat at the Capitol in Des Moines

IOWA STATE PATROL
October 14, 2023 6:08 pm

The Iowa State Patrol received information about a threat to the Iowa State Capitol building from the United States Capitol Police around 12:45 pm today.

Students visit the Vinton Fire Department

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 13, 2023 11:45 am

Dozens of Tilford students continued the observation of Fire Prevention Week with the annual tour of the fire station this week.Several firefighters helped with the event.

Baldwin recognized for 25 years of service to the Vinton Kiwanis

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 11:56 pm

Kiwanis member Nancy Baldwin was honored at Tuesday's meeting for her 25 years of service to the Community.Baldwin joined the Vinton Daybreaker Kiwanis Club in 1997 and served as their President from 2002-2003.

Iowa ranked one of the worst states for sex trafficking in Iowa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 11:49 pm

At a presentation for the local Kiwanis noon luncheon, Nick Mullnix spoke on behalf of the organization that is starting up called, Iowa House of Refuge.

Vinton needs your help TODAY to put our water tower on the map!

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2023 10:03 pm

Over the course of several weeks Vinton's east water tower has received a good cleaning both inside and our and a fresh coat of paint. Gone is the old sight with just the name "Vinton" on the tower.

Vinton Fire Department stops at TLC Daycare

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 11:00 am

Every year when the Vinton Fire Department visits the schools during Fire Prevention Week, I appreciate them even more. I know when I was a  kid, the only education we had was a fire truck ride in kindergarten.

Operation E.D.I.T.H. Tonight, (10/12/23) at 7:00 p.m.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 10:34 am

Operation EDITH is a fire-safety program that seeks to encourage the parents of young children to talk to their kids about the importance of fire safety.

Gifts of Hope gives support to women in the battle against Breast Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 11, 2023 6:36 pm

Gifts of Hope is a program designed to help women with a very important part of their health care. With kind donations, the group offers free mammograms and diagnostic services are given to those who need financial assistance.

Cub Scout Pack 55 makes a stop at VGH Nursing and Rehab to make a delivery

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2023 4:49 pm

Jen Bunten and Lori Smith, Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Activities Assistant and Activities Director, visited with Cub Scout, Levi Neuhaus from Cub Scouts Pack 55.