Brennen Still celebrates 13th birthday with Parade

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 5, 2020 4:08 am

Brennen Still celebrated his 13th birthday on Monday with a parade in his honor filled with people from across the area. The Vinton Police Department lead the procession past the Still home.

Benton County Fair Projects Building will not open this year

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2020 5:57 pm

Due to COVID-19 part of the fairgrounds will be closed during the Benton County Fair this year.There will be NO open classes (pantry, photography, garden, home Needle work/crafts, flowers), however, the building will be open next year.

Don't forget in your down time to call iVinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 1, 2020 3:51 pm

On the list of things to do, don't forget to call iVinton...today! I think it's safe to say that the trucks are still in town, barely.Residents have until May 8th to sign up for their site survey!Remember the deal.

Calling all Members of the Class of 2020

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 1, 2020 3:51 pm

Attention, Seniors of Benton County - Homeschoolers, V-S Graduates, Benton Community, CPU...yes you!Unfortunately, this year has been a year that the Class of 2020 will not forget, and many of the rest of us won't either.

Trailer fire Wednesday Evening

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 1, 2020 2:16 am

On Wednesday evening, around 7:30 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department responded to a second fire report this week. The department was called to a trailer on fire in the Longview Terrace Mobile Home Park off of R Ave.

Live from New Jersey, it's Carli and Lillie!

JEFF HOLMES
April 30, 2020 3:28 pm

It's all about PPE and patients and new shoes and Thai ice cream today as the video worked and we were able to talk to Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont after their second week working in New Jersey with COVID-19 patients.

Downtown Prom will be held for V-S Graduates in June

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 30, 2020 3:15 pm

In a statement from the Vinton-Shellsburg School, the school announced plans for the graduates for a "Downtown Prom." Students are invited dress up in the Prom attire or more comfortable clothing and attend the Prom in their cars.

Seeking Iowa SILC Council Member Candidates for Governor Appointment

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2020 7:47 pm

PLEASE APPLY BY THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 2020!!!https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/IACIO/2020/04/29/file_attachments/1439253/1%20%20%20%20%20Gubernatorial%20Appointment%20Resume.

Union High School's "Bright Star" production wins 7 Statewide awards

UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL
April 29, 2020 4:03 pm

Union High School’s spring musical production of “Bright Star” recently was informed by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards that they are the recipients of 7 awards for this year’s production.

Kyle Reeve named Tilford Elementary School's New Principal

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 29, 2020 3:39 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has chosen a new principal for Tilford Elementary School in Vinton. Kyle Reeve was a teacher in the Tipton Community School district for ten years before serving for the past two years as principal at Roundy Elementary in Columbus Junction.