Benton County Take-Back event April 30

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
April 25, 2022 12:18 am

This week, we are partnering with the DEA to host a Take-Back event in our communities, providing a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

VGH Home Health Honor Flight

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 23, 2022 4:51 pm

Virginia Gay Home Health staff had a wonderful time celebrating two of their Home Care Clients who had the amazing opportunity of being included on the April 19th, 2022, Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.

He knows if you've been bad or good, but so does the Easter Bunny

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 22, 2022 10:10 am

By Clark KauffmanThe Easter Bunny was representing the prosecution in several hundred Polk County criminal cases.At least that’s what Iowa Courts Online, the court system’s official, statewide web-based repository of court records, indicated for most of April.

V-S FFA Sees Best Fundraiser Yet!

FFA
April 21, 2022 11:27 am

By: Isabel Mullinex (Co-Reporter)On Thursday, April 7th, 32 FFA members and 2 advisors signed up to be auctioned off by Jon Winkelpleck to volunteer within the community.

Short Video clip of Saturday's Easter Egg Hunt

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 20, 2022 11:22 am

Tyler Henkle of Tyler Sean Entertainment produced a video of the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. Click to view!

Domestic Dispute in Urbana results in Arrest

VINTON TODAY
April 20, 2022 11:12 am

On Tuesday, April 19, police were called to a reported domestic dispute on W. Wood St. in Urbana. A third party who was not on the scene, reported that a female was being held against her will and that a handgun was involved.

Vinton Emergency Services share Distracted/Drunk Driving Simulation w/ Students

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 19, 2022 12:34 pm

If you saw an ambulance, fire truck, and miscellaneous police and sheriff's cars at the Vinton-Shellsburg high school this morning, it's okay. There was NOT an emergency! The local emergency services provide a bit of a reality check to area high school students on distracted and drunk driving.

Lawyer's license revoked over theft

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 17, 2022 10:12 pm

Vinton lawyer, John K. Fischer, has had his law license revoked by the Iowa Supreme Court for misappropriation of client funds. The court found an "intentional act of theft," warranted the move.

The Easter Bunny arrives at Kiwanis Park

VINTON TODAY
April 16, 2022 11:17 pm

The Easter Bunny arrived with a basket of candy and piles and piles of eggs on the grounds of Kiwanis Park on Saturday. To kick off the fun Tom and Eunice Pingenot created bubbles for the kids to enjoy.

No Vinton Today Email on Good Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 14, 2022 12:47 pm

There will be no email on Good Friday, April 14, 2022. If there is any time-sensitive news that comes in, it will be shared on the Vinton Today Facebook page.