Celebrating Cedar Sailors and R.A.T.S.

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2019 2:17 pm

By Tami Stark Many moons ago yet much like today, there was a large group of friends that gathered regularly and spent their free time together on the Cedar; boating, waterskiing, grilling on the sandbars and camping on the banks.

Sesquicentennial to hold Grand Parade on Saturday, August 17

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 16, 2019 12:32 pm

This 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.

Don't Sign That Contract!

IVINTON
July 16, 2019 7:55 am

We've been told by a Vinton resident eager for iVinton to start that a contractor for one of the internet providers in town is going door-to-door with a "special" offer.

House fire leaves family of 6 homeless

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 12, 2019 9:46 am

A house fire on Thursday night on F Ave. has left the Johnnie Morris family without a home of their own. The family was living in the rental house that caught on fire last night while the family was in the home watching television.

Ford's Theatre Program Sends Area Teacher Le Cox to Historic Civil War Sites

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2019 7:53 am

Ford's Theatre Program helps educators better teach about the civil war using historic sites.Vinton-Shellsburg Teacher, Le Cox, was selected to participate in the Catherine B.

Wesley United Methodist Church to hold a Brunch to Welcome their New Pastor

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
July 12, 2019 7:17 am

Wesley UMC is excited to announce the arrival of our new Pastor.  Reverend Brian Channel and his wife Tasha have just moved to Vinton.  Wesley is planning a welcome brunch this Sunday, July 14 in the fellowship hall.

July Marks Beginning of iVinton Construction

IVINTON
July 7, 2019 10:15 pm

July looks to be a very busy month as work gets underway to build the iVinton fiber network! Next week, Patriot Communications based in Cedar Rapids will begin contacting homes and businesses that have signed up for a site survey.

AmeriCorps NCCC Teams to assist with National Veteran Wheelchair Games

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 7, 2019 10:11 pm

From July 8-July 16, three teams from the local Americorp location, Cedar 6, Maple 6 and Oak 3, will attend the National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Louisville, Kentucky.

Vinton's Train Depot and Museum to get a new roof

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 2, 2019 5:22 pm

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $2.1 million in grants for art, film, history and culture. The state agency also designated or re-designated 22 communities as Iowa Great Places or Cultural and Entertainment Districts.

Vinton Police Department issues reminder about Fireworks

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 2, 2019 9:12 am

PLEASE BE AWARE:FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED WITHIN THE CITY OF VINTONCity of Vinton Ordinance Chapter 41.14.3 Consumer Fireworks: It is unlawful for any person to use or explode consumer fireworks within the City.