Maxine Vrba Carnival to benefit U of I Children's Hospital January 26

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 22, 2019 12:03 pm

Maxine Vrba was a special little lady. Born on October 30, 2000, at the Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Brein Osborn remembers that day like all new moms, it was a day filled with excitement and joy.

School or No School: The challenge of making decisions

VINTON TODAY
January 21, 2019 8:12 pm

Late start? Early dismissal? No school at all? There are many factors to consider when deciding to change a school schedule during inclement weather. Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (VSCSD) Superintendent, Mary Jo Hainstock explains the process she uses to make those decisions.

Gas Prices Falling

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:54 pm

As many of you may have noticed and appreciated, the gas prices are on a decline. While driving through the county, this price of $1.89 was spotted in Shellsburg.

Downtown Vinton still recovering

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

In an age when we expect to see immediate results, and things happen instantly, we are sometimes fascinated when things take a while. Downtown Vinton is one of those things.

Community Support Planned for Lainey on February 2

VINTON TODAY
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

Born with a chromosome defect that doctors tell her family nobody else in the world has, Lainey Robertson was getting ready to come home on Wednesday from her most recent of many hospital stays.

Vinton PD K9 Gino has been awarded “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” Grant

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

Vinton Shopko to close April 7th

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

McKesson Corporation has recently filed a complaint against Shopko to stop selling products made by the company after Shopko failed to pay the pharmaceutical company since November of 2018.

Kwik Star Makes plans to Open in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

At the city council meeting on Thursday night, Chris Ward, Vinton's City Administrator passed around copies of an email that he received just this afternoon.

Afternoon Accident, no injuries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

Sometimes in this job, you really feel bad for well, doing the job. An accident on 4th St. and A Ave. occurred when this poor guy misjudged his corner, not taking it wide enough.

Dear Vinton, here's how your City Council Works

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:53 pm

After announcing tonight that Kwik Star would be coming to town, there was an immediate backlash. I kind of thought that everyone would be thrilled with the news, on the heels of losing Shopko, but nope.