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VPRD Welcomes New Assistant Director
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the newest member to our team. Aaron Hughes has been hired as our department’s new Assistant Director. Aaron began work with our depa... Riverside Park's Changing Landscape a Great Improvement
I grew up in Vinton at the time of the famous "Bell" located at Riverside Park, so when I pulled up looking for something completely different I was surprised to see the many projects underway at Riv... Flag Essay Winners Awarded at Benton Community
The American Legion offers 5th graders a chance to write essays about the Flag. In recongnition of the winners, each winning entry was awarded through each post with a check and a certificate.The... Iowa Department of Public Safety warning of Phone Scam
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is warning of a scam targeting citizens by misrepresenting the staff of the Department.The DCI has received reports...
Vinton Shellsburg Retirees to be Honored Wednesday, May 15
Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners will be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center2019 Retirees include:Diane Higgins - 34 ye...
FOTSI Pays It Forward in Vinton
The first volunteer board of directors meeting of the Vinton Humane Society was held July 28, 1970 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Rocco. The board members were James Grupp, Dr. Frank Rocco, Mr. B....
Vinton Shellsburg Prom Wraps for Another Year
Vinton Shellsburg High School looked like we were expecting celebrities from the west coast to arrive, but we had something much better, our own celebrities complete with royalty.As the guys and gals ... 1st Graders to Wrap up the Spring Concerts at Tilford Elementary
There will be singing and lots of music-making at Tilford.Whether you have a student or grandchild in school, you won't be disappointed when you attend a concert.There will be 2 concerts tonight; one...
Nominations open for Iowa Character Awards
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good ...
Area Food Pantry seeking Paper Products for the Month of May
On the 3rd Saturday of every month, group of volunteers gather at Wesley United Methodist Church (the church by the Library) and work to provide food and household goods to over 55 people every...