Human trafficking/crimes against children presentation set for Sept. 18, in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

A total of 65 Iowans have been reported missing in the month of July, a startling, troubling statistic that has law enforcement officers, parents and those whose job it is to help children safe pondering the reasons for the increase, and how to stop it.

Water tower painting in progress; familiar icons taking shape

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

Two familiar Vinton icons, the Benton County Courthouse bell tower, and the lights of downtown Vinton, now adorn the Kiwanis Park water tower. The project continues, as painters from the Georgia company continue working on the tower.

Water tower painting in progress; familiar icons taking shape

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

Two familiar Vinton icons, the Benton County Courthouse bell tower, and the lights of downtown Vinton, now adorn the Kiwanis Park water tower. The project continues, as painters from the Georgia company continue working on the tower.

Human trafficking/crimes against children presentation set for Sept. 18, in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

A total of 65 Iowans have been reported missing in the month of July, a startling, troubling statistic that has law enforcement officers, parents and those whose job it is to help children safe pondering the reasons for the increase, and how to stop it.

VS football players begin Viking Gold Card fund-raiser

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

In addition to participating in football camps that start on Monday, the members of the Vinton-Shellsburg football program will be selling Viking Gold Cards this week.

Dennis K. Musel

VINTON TODAY
July 30, 2018 12:00 am

Dennis K. Musel, 74, of Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Belle Plaine Specialty Care. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating.

'Hero Among Us' DVD featuring Vinton veteran John Gualtier now available

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_17593" align="alignleft" width="300"] A young John Gualtier poses for the camera; his experience as a WWII Army medic and concentration camp liberator will be on the Palace screen March 11.

'Hero Among Us' DVD featuring Vinton veteran John Gualtier now available

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_17593" align="alignleft" width="300"] A young John Gualtier poses for the camera; his experience as a WWII Army medic and concentration camp liberator will be on the Palace screen March 11.

HeidRide: Lillibridges organizing motorcyle ride to raise funds to fight MS

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2018 12:00 am

A year ago, on their anniversary, Heidi and Lance Lillibridge went for a motorcycle ride, and came back realizing that life was about to change. Something was wrong; when it was time to make turns on the two-wheeler, Heidi realized her body was leaning a second or so after Lance's.

SAUNDRA HADEN BOOTS 

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2018 12:00 am

Saundra Haden Boots, 84, daughter of Elbert and DeVee (Brideson) Haden, was born Jan. 9, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Amana Retirement Community in Amana, Iowa.