In October, Clipper Corner held a raffle to raise money for the Gift of Hope program that offers help to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis.For the 3rd year, Clipper Corner raffled two groups of gifts and chose the two winners.

Katelyn Folkmann of Newhall, Iowa was recently awarded the title of 2021 Iowa Miss Agriculture Advocacy Ambassador & 2021 Midwest Cover Miss United States Agriculture.

Ryker Bailey of Vinton was born with just one kidney. The little 3-year-old, his mom said is  fun-loving and outgoing in spite of all he's been through.

Vinton's First Baptist Church provided Vinton residents with a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Each year the church prepares meals for the residents to enjoy.

If ever there was a person born to be doing a job it would be Melody Snow. She was chosen to fill the position of Vinton Unlimited Director, beginning on Wednesday this week.

Take a turn at ringing the bell this year!The Benton County Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell ringing campaign will kick off on Friday, November 20th this year.

This past February, Easton Lindeman then age 2, son of  Corey and Samantha was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that affects his adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow.

Remember if you have had the virus, consider donating plasma to help someone who might be ill, you could save up to four lives! Click for information on how to do that.

As we near Thanksgiving and a time to reflect on the blessings we all enjoy in our lives (and despite 2020, most of us have far more to be thankful for than we may admit at first), VFD wants to offer the deepest thanks to those who attended and supported our Vinton Fire Department Chili Supper - 2020 Special Edition!This was our only fundraising opportunity of 2020 after having to cancel both our primary fundraisers (Fish Fry and Pancake Breakfast) and we truly had no idea what to expect.

Thanksgiving night you will again, for the 55th year, be able to enjoy the Kersten Christmas light display. The lights will be on Monday-Friday 5:00 p.