Garrison Fire Chief Steve Meyer retires; members elect Jake Isbell new Chief

VINTON TODAY
December 11, 2018 10:20 am

After 37 years with the Garrison Fire Department and 33 years as chief, Steve Meyer is retiring. The Garrison Fire Department members elected Jake Isbell to replace Meyer.

Gifts of Gratitude: Ken Stark Among many Honored for being V-S Difference Makers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 11, 2018 10:20 am

The late teacher and coach Ken Stark, and several members of the community have been recognized by the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Foundation for their contributions to the education and well-being of students.

First Lego League: VS 5th graders do well; one team advances to State

VINTON TODAY
December 11, 2018 10:08 am

The Floating M & M Monkeys are going to State! For those of you who don't have children in the Vinton-Shellsburg 5th grade ELP First Lego League Program, we may need to explain.

Brandon's 26th Annual Christmas Festival filled with Family Fun

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 7:16 am

Friday and Saturday evenings saw Santa visiting the children in the small town of Brandon...well, Santa and Mrs. Claus I should say. Along with a couple elves that were there to help, they had visits from all ages.

5th Annual Community Christmas Dinner offered at Presbyterian Church

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 7:15 am

One of the area’s latest holiday traditions is back for a fifth time! The Vinton Presbyterian Church will be holding its 5th-annual Community Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 25 from 12 noon to 2 p.

Pearl Harbor Remembered 77 Years Later

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 6:39 am

Each year, on the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Alex Vasquez puts together a tribute recognizing the anniversary of that day. This year the students read the accounts of some that were there on that day.

Santa visits the Vinton's Skate Center for Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 6:07 am

Just a typical Saturday morning means sleeping in, and lounging around in pj's and watching cartoons for some, but not for the kids wanting to see Santa! Santa brought breakfast and a gift bag for each child that came to see him at the Vinton Skate Center.

FSB&T Heritage Club members donate to Vinton Food Pantry

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 5:58 am

On November 28, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Heritage Club Director, Melanie Davis, entertained 155 club members at their annual Thanksgiving Banquet at the Vinton Skating Rink.

VGH accepts 2018 CBJ Workforce Award

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 10, 2018 5:35 am

Virginia Gay Hospital was pleased to accept a 2018 CBJ Workforce award at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, December 6th. The award was given by the Corridor Business Journal after a review process involving Iowa Workforce Development and Kirkwood faculty and staff.

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING CONTINUES; VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2018 9:06 pm

We want to thank all those who helped us last year in collecting over $25,000, which 80% stayed in the county. This year 90% will stay in Benton County to help those in need.