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Animals Seized from Brandon Home following welfare check
The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department released information concerning the animal seizer in Brandon earlier this week following a welfare check on the resident. The information is below.On Monday, A... 150 Women Books Now Available!
We are thrilled to announce that the 150 Women books are now available! The books highlight the 150+ women that have been submitted as the women making a difference. Short biographies and photos of a... The medallion hunt is well underway!
Two clues have been shared and the medallion has NOT been found yet!One clue will continue to be released each week night at 6pm. Each clue will be a hint to the location of the ONE hidden medallion....
Chief and officers challenge kids in Shellsburg
As part of the Decat Community Partnership program for protecting children,the Chief Challenge made a couple stops in the Vinton - Shellsburg schools this summer. Sheriff Ron Tippett, Officers&n... 6:00 p.m. tonight Continue to watch for Clues in the Medallion Hunt
The hunt is on! The 2019 medallion hunt has begun just in time for the sesquicentennial celebration! The hunt started yesterday, Monday, August 12. One clue will be released each week night at 6 pm. ...
Make your appointment for your site survey
Don’t wait! Take the next step to be Fiber Ready and call Krystal with Patriot Communications at (319) 899-6008 to schedule a NO-COST Site Survey for your home today. Even if you previously...
Masterminds, Morrow and Morrow, Make Minion Madness Multiply
Our minion masterminds, Pat and Dave Morrow, have created Vinton’s Minion Dominion!On Saturday, August 10th, Frank and Kathy Van Steenhuyse found sixteen! Meet the challenge: make your own minion and... Grovert Twins take First Place in the Twin, Triplets and More Competition
Jenna and Nora Grovert won 1st place in the Twins, Triplets and More competition for the Most Alike category, ages 9-11 at the Iowa State Fair. The contest is held each year on the opening day of the... Update: 1 remains in custody, 1 released on order of supervision
On July 31, 2019, a sheriff’s office called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for assistance in the identification of individuals during a traffic stop in Vinton, Iowa. A deportation off...
Temporary parking closures announced
Starting on Monday, August 12, parking on the south side of 4th Street between C Avenue and A Avenue will be closed as crews continue to install the main line for the new fiber network. After that po...