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ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED RELATED TO VINTON STABBING

Previous storyAdditional charges have been filed as a result of a search warrant that was executed by the Vinton Police Department at 604 F Avenue on August 23, 2019, following a stabbing at that res...

Two area men receive Quilts of Valor

On Sunday afternoon, two area men received a Quilt of Valor thanking them for their service to our country. In a moving service presented at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home several area veterans...

150 women honored in Vinton's Celebration

A reception was held to honor the 150 women chosen to represent Vinton during our Sesquicentennial celebration this week. With the option to bring a guest, the Ray House was filled with ladies i...

Mural Wrap up Celebration raises $7,100

Mike and Cindy Elwick with the prize of the night, the commemorative oval celebrating Vinton's 150th Some photos can be seen here, but to see complete photos click here (please subscribe while you're there)On Saturday, the Vinton Country Club was the site for one of the final opportunities...

Class of '32 Started School Today

The first day of school for Tilford Kindergarten and TLC Preschool where everyone misses mom and dad Sometimes there are pictures that I just can't wait to take. like these little kiddos. Click (Please hit subscribe while you're there!)I popped in while some were resting and the rest were heade...

Saturday River Cleanup brings in quite a haul

Posing with the catch of the day, this crew cleaned the Cedar River during Vinton's festivities On Saturday, along with all of the celebrating that was going on in town, a small crew took a trip down the Cedar River to clean up garbage. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. a crew of 15 people from as far awa...

Full House at Center Point Historical Society's Little House on the Parking Lot

Corn was shelled and rope was made at the Center Point Historical Society’s Log Cabin Festival Sarah Uthoff, Kirkwood Community College research librarian, spoke to more than 30 Laura Ingalls Wilder fans at the August 18 Center Point Log Cabin Festival.The Wilder authority did a costumed talk ...

2019 Sesquicentennial Art Contest Winners Announced

1st place – Entry 1, Amrie Wittmer, photo, Yellow Kitty The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts held an Art Contest during Vinton's Sesquicentennial celebration.  Nearly 70 entries were judged by the visiting Walldogs, and the winners are listed belowBelo...

EARLY MORNING KNIFE ASSAULT IN VINTON RESULTS IN TWO ARRESTS

Wayne Gary Kaplan At 3:55 a.m. on August 23, 2019, the Vinton Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at 604 F Avenue in Vinton. While responding, an offic...

House fire in Shellburg damages duplex

Area Fire Departments respond to a house fire in Shellsburg on Thursday Evening Area fire departments from Shellsburg, Urbana and Palo responded to a house fire in Shellsburg on Thursday afternoon. The house is located on the corner of Cottage and Canton, next to the Shellsburg ...