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Americorp Adds New Members to the Vinton Campus
Americorp and Vinton welcomed a new class of almost 200 members who arrived this week at the former Braille School/Americorp Campus.
A large group arrived from the airport of about 80 and were pr... VMEU Votes to Begin Construction of Broadband Project
In the midst of whiteout conditions, close to 40 people made it to the Vinton City Hall to show their support of the Broadband Project. Ironically, the use of electronic devices assisted in all of the...
Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Closed Today 2/13/19
Due to road conditions, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 13th. ...
Sheriff's Office travel advisory for all of Benton County
Travel in Benton County is not advised, Highway 218 from Vinton to Highway 30 is closed, Highway 218 from La Porte City to Vinton, also numerous large snow drifts on most hard surface roads, travel i...
100th Day of School Celebration at Tilford Elementary
Every year Tilford celebrates the 100th day of school with the children and teachers dressing up as 100 year olds.This year they students might be a bit off for their hundredth day thanks to the ... V-S Announces No School on Tuesday February 12
Vinton Shellsburg has announced that due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, February 11, 2019....
Father Daughter Dance Making Memories
The Annual Father Daughter Dance at the Vinton Skate Center was held on Saturday evening.
Little girls dressed up in their ruffles and bows with dads in their dress shirts and ties were a s... Vinton's Downtown still recovering a Year after 2018 Fire
February 8th, 2018 was a day that I remember holding my breath as we followed what was happening in our downtown.At about 7:30 that night a fire could be seen at the Michael and Dowd building, which l... Catman Caught: Cat Torture Case suspect Arrested
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of Animal Torture, regarding allegations of torture to a cat. An investigation has been opened and is ongoing into these allegations.
The ... VMEU holds last meeting before the final vote concerning Broadband
Vinton's Municipal Electric Utilities Board called a meeting for Tuesday evening. The board requested a written recommendation from the subcommittee, led by Kim Meyer. The committee su...