Lt. Governor Gregg Visits Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2019 9:03 am

Lt. Governor Adam Gregg visited Vinton as part of the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Meeting with area leaders, Gregg toured Vinton's downtown businesses as well as making a trip to the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School campus.

Call now to schedule site survey

IVINTON
September 7, 2019 1:02 pm

Construction crews are busy building the iVinton fiber network to deliver internet, phone and TV services. Many residents have already indicated their desire to have a site survey of their home or business to become Fiber Ready.

Behind Boomtown

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 6, 2019 9:46 am

When you hear that it's time for Boomtown, what do you picture? You probably imagine fireworks, of course, and maybe the larger shells that rock you to your core with the loud booms!What you don't see are the hours of preparation that goes into the project.

Vinton Shellsburg football team to kick cancer around for Carly tonight

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 6, 2019 8:36 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg community has joined together in an effort to send our love for one of our own Vinton Shellsburg Kindergarten teachers. A community effort is underway to send a little love and support to the couple.

A FULL HOUSE TEACHES CANCER A LESSON

JEFF HOLMES
September 6, 2019 8:20 am

An event that began with soggy police officers culminated with barely a dry eye in the place Thursday night at Vinton-Shellburg High School.The Courage for Carly - Teaching Cancer A Lesson benefit for Vinton-Shellsburg kindergarten teacher Carly Meyer filled the high school cafeteria and Garrison Fieldhouse for the event.

Fundraisers for Carly Meyer set for Thursday and Friday September 5th & 6th

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 5, 2019 9:04 am

On August 4, 2018, it was the best day of their lives as Wes and Carly Meyer said, "I do."  In their short time together, the two have faced challenges that are reserved for those that have been together much longer might face.

Call TODAY To Schedule Your NO COST Site Survey!

IVINTON
September 4, 2019 4:43 pm

Have you called Krystal at Patriot Communications? If not, pick up the phone right now and call (319) 899-6008 to schedule a NO COST Site Survey for your home today.

Military Vehicles pass through Belle Plaine as part of Transcontinental Convoy

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 4, 2019 9:13 am

As part of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's History in Motion, the Military Vehicle Transcontinental Motor Convoy made a stop in Belle Plaine at the local American Legion Post.

The Old Cycling Veteran finishes cross country ride, safely, sort of

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 2, 2019 11:00 am

If you remember back in May we did this story about a man named Larry Ritland, the "Old Cycling Veteran." Larry's goal was to ride across the country and encourage younger veterans to become involved in their local Legion.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED RELATED TO VINTON STABBING

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 30, 2019 9:19 am

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 residence early that same morning.