Trenching vs. Boring of Duct for Fiber

IVINTON
July 27, 2019 12:48 pm

We've had some questions about getting the duct in the ground by boring or trenching. Here's all you ever want to know about the two methods that will be used from Dave Fridley with FARR Engineering, the firm that designed and is overseeing construction of our fiber network.

Positive Developments in Financing Delay iVinton Rate-Setting

IVINTON
July 24, 2019 9:38 pm

A new and positive development in the financing package for iVinton has resulted in a slight delay in setting prices. According to Tom Richtsmeier, the utility’s General Manager, the board is working hard to provide the best possible value, and doing that requires some re-evaluation of the estimates about initial rates and offerings.

V-S School Supplies Lists 2019-20

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2019 8:36 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary 2019-20 School Supply List3 Year Old Preschool (Shellsburg Only)One 2-pocket folder (NO PRONGS)1 box 8-10 count washable markers4 glue sticksLARGE backpack1 box Kleenex1 pkg.

150+ Women recognized as part of Vinton Sesquicentennial

VINTON TODAY
July 21, 2019 12:04 pm

By Ann HarrisonThis idea came from listening to a Western Illinois College history professor speak about the importance of recognizing all parts of our heritage.

ECHO Ministries Seeking Household Donations

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2019 1:47 pm

 ECHO Ministries located downtown Vinton, (between LaGrange Pharmacy and Camerons) is in need of all sizes of mattresses, plus dressers, microwaves & vacuums.

iVinton needs your help to choose the TV lineup

IVINTON
July 19, 2019 9:49 am

HEY! We NEED your help. Picking the TV channel line-up for sports is pretty tricky business. It turns out that the key to the right sports package is.

Bubbles exchanged for other air filled items

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 18, 2019 9:22 am

The Summer Reading Program at the Vinton Public Library is on the final stretch of fun and activities at the library. Today's event with bubbles was canceled due to the rain, but the children filled the rooms downstairs with a lot of fun and laughter batting around balloons, beachballs and other shapes filled with air.

Friends of 4H Celebrates 5 Years of Fundraising

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2019 7:07 am

Friends of 4H is a fundraising and scholarship committee established by the Benton County Extension Council in 2015. Currently, there are two ways for groups and individuals to donate to Benton County 4H, the Benton County 4H Foundation and the Benton County Friends of 4H.

Get Creative With Parade Floats!

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 17, 2019 8:25 pm

The Grand Parade | Saturday, August 17 | 2pmThis event is 150 years in the making, and there are awards on the line! Gather your co-workers, friends, or neighbors, get CREATIVE, and put together a winning float! One award will be given in each of the following categories: business, organization/church/civic group, and family/neighborhood.

Vinton Community Band performed at Fross Park in Center Point

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 16, 2019 9:12 pm

The Vinton Community Band played at Fross Park in Center Point on July 13th  preceding the Parks/Recreation Department's free movie. Director Judy Trygstad led the band in pieces of music from “Music Man,” “Oklahoma,” “Indiana Jones,” and other movies.