iVinton Continues to move forward in the plans to bring Broadband to Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 11, 2019 6:15 pm

VMEU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utility) continues to move forward into the planning and approval stages of the iVinton project. During the meeting the total sign ups were 479 people through the www.

Site Survey Sign-ups At 484, Blue Zone Hits 31%

IVINTON
June 11, 2019 10:16 am

In one week and one day, 484 Vinton residents have requested a site survey of their property in preparation for being Fiber Ready. On Monday, June 3rd, a newly reconfigured iVinton website, was launched to provide information about Vinton’s fiber-to-the-premises project and an opportunity to sign-up for a site survey.

Congregation of Blessed Hope hold annual Faith In Action Event

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 7, 2019 4:06 am

Thursday through Saturday of this week, Blessed Hope Community Church is holding their annual local "mission trip." The event reaches those in the community by lending a hand to those that might need a little extra help.

Benton County in Search of Census Workers

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2019 8:57 am

There is a need for 24 workers from Benton County to work in the Benton County area ASAP. The jobs pay $15 to $16.50 per hour and $.58 a mile for travel.

The making of a milestone: VSCSD’s West Campus celebrates its 100th Graduate

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 5, 2019 7:47 pm

The importance of receiving a high school diploma is difficult to exaggerate. Typically, students who leave school before completing their secondary education earn $10,000 less every year than those with a high school diploma, and $36,000 a year less than a college graduate.

Party in the Park Parade delayed until Vinton's Sesquicentennial Parade

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 4, 2019 8:42 pm

During this year's Party in the Park, we will break from tradition a bit.On Saturday night we will not be holding a parade this year. Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be helping to co-sponsor the Vinton Unlimited Sesquicentennial in August.

Fraud Alert: Genetic (DNA) Testing Scam

VINTON TODAY
June 3, 2019 4:12 pm

 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a fraud alert warning the public about a preventive genetic (DNA) testing scam.

VSCSD Summer Food Service Program Menu June 10-28

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 3, 2019 6:20 am

* Breakfast items are Whole Grain, Fruit, 100% Juice, cold cereal and toast are also offered daily. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. Monday - FridayLunch will be served from 11:30 a.

City offering $750 reimbursement for Sidewalks repaired, replaced or installed

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2019 3:14 pm

The city of Vinton is offering residents a little bit of help to repair, replace or install sidewalks within the city limits.  Homeowners are eligible to be reimbursed $750 toward the project by filling out the application below.

School's Out for Summer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 31, 2019 11:45 am

...now you're humming the song too!Thursday was the perfect day for the annual trip to Riverside Park for some of the students of Tilford Elementary. The kids were sure to warm the equipment up for all of the other kids that will be there this summer.