Vinton Shellsburg Senior Awards Night over $150,000 Awarded

VINTON TODAY
May 9, 2019 8:45 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Senior Awards Night was held on Wednesday, May 8, in the V-S HS Auditorium.  Over $150,000 of local money was awarded to 53 members of the Class of 2019! We are extremely grateful to the many businesses, civic organizations, and individuals who so generously support our students in their pursuit of higher education.

Dudgeon Lake wildlife area remains popular despite 2011 storm recovery at Dudgeo

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
May 8, 2019 1:52 pm

Recovery continues at the popular Dudgeon Lake Wildlife Area on the north edge of Vinton. In 2011 the area was in the path of a storm packing Category 3 hurricane strength winds that caused extensive damage to buildings, powerlines and trees from east central Iowa to Illinois.

FFA Holds Annual Awards Banquet

WYATT FORSYTH, VS FFA AGRICULTURAL ED
May 8, 2019 8:36 am

Our annual FFA Awards Banquet was held on May 4th, 2019 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School where we had a variety of recognition of the FFA members.

VPRD Welcomes New Assistant Director

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
May 7, 2019 11:17 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the newest member to our team. Aaron Hughes has been hired as our department’s new Assistant Director.

Riverside Park's Changing Landscape a Great Improvement

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 6, 2019 2:35 pm

I grew up in Vinton at the time of the famous "Bell" located at Riverside Park, so when I pulled up looking for something completely different I was surprised to see the many projects underway at Riverside Park.

Flag Essay Winners Awarded at Benton Community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 2, 2019 8:32 am

The American Legion offers 5th graders a chance to write essays about the Flag. In recongnition of the winners, each winning entry was awarded through each post with a check and a certificate.

Iowa Department of Public Safety warning of Phone Scam

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2019 2:21 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is warning of a scam targeting citizens by misrepresenting the staff of the Department.

Vinton Shellsburg Retirees to be Honored Wednesday, May 15

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2019 8:05 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners will be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Vinton Skate

FOTSI Pays It Forward in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2019 9:41 pm

The first volunteer board of directors meeting of the Vinton Humane Society was held July 28, 1970 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Rocco. The board members were James Grupp, Dr.

Vinton Shellsburg Prom Wraps for Another Year

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 28, 2019 11:53 am

Vinton Shellsburg High School looked like we were expecting celebrities from the west coast to arrive, but we had something much better, our own celebrities complete with royalty.