A step back in time: Attempt to Rob Garrison Bank

VINTON UNLIMITED
March 25, 2019 9:48 am

Two Bandits Stage Gun Battle with W. T. Turner, Night-watchman, New Year’s Morning.In 2019 the community of Vinton, Iowa will be celebrating 150 years.

Iowa High School Music Association Awards V-S Division I and II Rankings

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2019 9:47 am

The Iowa High School Music Association State Solo/Ensemble Contest was held on Saturday.Vinton-Shellsburg High School had a showing of 18 events. Of the 18 there were, 15 soloists, 2 small ensembles and the Chamber Choir.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
March 22, 2019 4:00 pm

One hundred percent of your tax deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Vinton area groups, for the 2018-grant program.

Vinton's Legion Hall: Closed Temporarily

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 22, 2019 9:38 am

"The Vinton American Legion building suffered water damage, due to the melting snow. Regretfully, the Legion will be unable to hold any events at the building, until after the damage has been repaired.

LAST CALL for Vinton’s 150 Women!

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 21, 2019 12:48 pm

 As we prepare to celebrate Vinton’s 150 years, plans have been made to celebrate and honor 150 women making a difference in the Vinton area. We are asking for your help in identifying these special women of our past and present day.

Candidates Needed for Benton County Fair Queen

ANGIE BECKER
March 21, 2019 8:38 am

The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen.

Nebraska Man Ordered to Pay Over $125,000 and Cease and Desist in Securities Sca

VINTON TODAY
March 12, 2019 9:11 pm

The Iowa Insurance Division today ordered Bruce Billesbach, of Blair, Nebraska, to cease and desist from offering or selling unregistered securities in Iowa, from offering or selling securities without being registered as an agent in Iowa, and from committing securities fraud.

Claire’s Stores, Inc., Announces Voluntary Recall of Three Make-Up Products

VINTON TODAY
March 12, 2019 9:07 pm

Out of an abundance of caution, today Claire’s Stores, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of  three cosmetic products: Claire’s Eye Shadows, Claire’s Compact Powder and Claire’s Contour Palette.

National Weather Service Announces Flood Warning through the next week

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
March 12, 2019 9:26 am

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flood Warning for The Cedar River at Vinton. * Until further notice. * At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.

Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 10, 2019 8:46 pm

You've heard, "In like a lion, out like a lamb" and "April showers bring May flowers" there has GOT to be a slogan for the time when Girl Scout cookies pop up!This group of ladies was at Ehlingers on Saturday.