Vinton Lions Club Presents check to Boy Scout Troop 47

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 16, 2020 6:24 am

The Lions Club president Robin Martin presents to the Scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 47 a check for $1851 to cover the costs associated with chartering the troop for the upcoming year.

VSHS Students Essay Awards Given

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 15, 2020 6:39 am

VFW Post 8884 & Auxiliary presented Vinton-Shellsburg High Students with their Voice of Democracy Essay Awards on Monday at the High School.The top 4 winners included a three-way tie for 2nd place.

Angel Tree in need of Shoppers or Givers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2020 5:47 am

Santa is in need of several elves to fulfill the needs of area children. Located at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust as well as the First Christian Church there are Angel Trees that still have several tags available.

Breakfast with Santa brings 200

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2020 11:40 pm

The usual Christmas Breakfast with Santa looked a little bit different than it has in years past. Each year children and their families would fill the skate center for a chance to share breakfast with Santa Claus.

Holiday Lights Punch Card Winners for Weeks 1 and 2

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 9, 2020 10:39 pm

Congratulations Laurie Hyland!She was the 1st lucky winner for the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing! Laurie won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! The Holiday Lights Punch card winner for Week 2 was Toodie Hunt! Toodie also won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars.

'Tis the Season to Give

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 9, 2020 10:04 am

"I want to tell you about something that happened to me yesterday," the message said. That always sounds intriguing if someone felt the need to call and tell me that.

Winners of Flag Essay Contest Announced

VINTON AMERICAN LEGION UNIT 57
December 6, 2020 11:19 am

The members of the George G. Luckey Post 57, of the American Legion, are proud to announce our winners of this year's Fifth Grade Flag essay contest.1st Place: Lily Ann HessonWhat the American Flag Means to MeTo me, the American flag is a symbol of freedom.

It's Christmas time in the city

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 4, 2020 5:23 pm

In a year that's been anything but cheerful, the Christmas season is in full swing around Vinton. If you are in need of some cheering up, hop in the car and drive around town just to find all of the Christmas lights.

Vinton Kiwanis Club donates to The Backpack Program

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 3, 2020 4:07 am

The Vinton Kiwanis Club donated a check to The Backpack Program (formerly known as Operation Backpack) for students of the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District.

State Canvassing Board certifies results of Iowa's 2020 general election

STATE OF IOWA
December 3, 2020 2:39 am

The Iowa State Canvassing Board officially certified the results of the 2020 general election on Monday. Election turnout was the highest in state history, with more than 1.