Let the fun Begin!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 1, 2018 6:33 am

The Vinton Skate Center was the place to kick off the Halloween fun today! The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities and events for the adult population within our community that have mental and/or physical disabilities.

Stop for a treat and leave a donation for Yvonne

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 1, 2018 6:33 am

The Bake Sale for Yvonne is underway at the location of the former McClure Financial Services next door to Ron-Da-Voo. Doors will be open through this evening so feel free to stop in any time! There are pies, bread, caramel apples, cookies, bread and every kind of treat in between.

Halloween 2018 in Snapshots

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 1, 2018 6:26 am

Halloween 2018 brought over 350 children to the Trunk or Treat even at Blessed Hope Church this year. The church included hot dogs, chips and a bottle of water for all who attended as well as a jumpy house and a bus load of fun for kids to go through.

Angel Tree program to begin accepting applications, Nov. 1; donations and space

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2018 12:31 pm

Angel Tree 2018 will begin accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning November 1 and go through December 10. There are two ways to apply: IN PERSON AT: First Christian Church 1209 W.

Grassley visits Vinton in support of Candidate Gerhold

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2018 9:00 am

Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop today at the Vinton Family Restaurant to support candidate Tom Gerhold who is running for the State Representative position formerly held by State House Representative, Dawn Pettengill, in District 75.

Cards of Love: Riders gather to show their love for Yvonne Zimpfer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:32 pm

Yvonne Zimpfer stood outside on Saturday, looking at the large crowd that had followed the pink fire truck to her house. "A lot of people are here to give you love," said the first person to hug her.

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church starts new Endowment Fund

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:31 pm

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church has established a new fund with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. The Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Endowment Fund will support the activities of the organization.

150th celebration organizers seeking historical artifacts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:31 pm

Vinton Unlimited Director Melissa Schwan is asking for input from local residents who may have knowledge or artifacts of local history to help create displays as Vinton celebrates its 150th year next August.

Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 to Scout for Food Nov. 3

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 9:01 pm

Today the Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 went door to door placing red Scouting for Food bags to everyone's door in Vinton.  The wind was a tricky factor today but they got it done.

Be The Change Group Fitness helps to raise donations for Children's Hospital

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 9:02 am

Be The Change Group fitness partnered with UNI student, Taylor Wheeler and held a 90 minute Dance Marathon for the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.