Santa and the Elves help the Salvation Army

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2021 5:48 pm

You grabbed your list, and you hope that you didn't forget anything as you pull into the parking lot of Fareway. Then you spot them at the door. It's Santa, or maybe it's his elves, or maybe it's a family singing and dancing to Christmas music.

Holiday Lights Punch Card Winner Announced for Week 1

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2021 1:31 am

Vinton Unlimited announced the first winner of the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing. The winner drawn for this week's winner was Barbara Greenlee who won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars.

Three administered Oath of Office before Council Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 9, 2021 9:15 pm

Two city council members were sworn in and took their seats on the city council on Thursday evening before the City Council Meeting began. Bethany Gates, 4th Ward Council Member was sworn in to fill the 4th Ward vacancy left by the death of councilman Nathan Hesson at the beginning of this year.

Second Crash on Hwy 150 North this week

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 9, 2021 12:46 pm

On 12-8-21, at about 2:47 PM, The Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash north of Vinton on Hwy 150 at the intersection of 55th  St Dr.

Clipper Corner donates $1,250 to Gifts of Hope

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2021 1:03 pm

Clipper Corner participated in Round-Up for Hope through the month of October donating funds to support Gifts of Hope.VGH is thankful for the efforts of the Clipper Corner staff and the $1,250 donation supporting breast cancer awareness, women's health, and free access to mammograms.

Christmas Service Information Needed

VINTON TODAY
December 8, 2021 12:45 pm

If you would like to have your Christmas service, Christmas Children's Program or other activities listed please send in the information to VintonToday@hotmail.

Accident North of Vinton Tuesday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2021 12:00 pm

Tuesday morning, north of Vinton on highway 150, a semi left the road near the Brandon turnoff. For an unknown reason, the driver drifted off onto the shoulder, resulting in the semi rolling onto its side and came to rest in the ditch.

Benton County Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize

IALOTTERY
December 7, 2021 1:31 pm

Greg Semelroth of Atkins won the second top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "Holiday Magic" scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at The Depot, 188 Park Ridge Road in Atkins, and claimed his prize Tuesday at the lottery's Cedar Rapids regional office.

Ketchen recognized at Legacy Honor event held by Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 7, 2021 12:48 pm

VGH has a rich history of people that have given various donations of time, talents and expertise.One of these citizens is John KetchenI think John was destined to become part of VGH since his birth, which occurred many years ago at the original hospital site, the former Tilford academy on the corner of 13th street and 1st Ave.

Vinton Lions Contribute $8,000 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flights

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 6, 2021 4:28 pm

The Vinton Lions Club's Annual 11th Chili supper raised funds to support Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. EI Honor Flight Board President Dick Bell, Vice President Jason Brandon, Official Photographer Frank Grizel, Mary Seely, Funding Coordinator, and Vinton native Roger Uthoff, Advisor to the Board were at the Wednesday meeting receiving a check for $8000 from Vinton Lions President Dennis Lasaur and Treasurer Dr.