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Arnold Motor Supply toy drive under way

Arn0ld Motor Supply is again collecting toys for children to distribute through the Angel Tree program. Gifts may be left at the tree through Dec. 15.  ...

Henkle is VU"s 2nd Holiday Lights punch card Winner

Vinton Unlimited is happy to announce that Susie Henkle is the second winner in the "Holiday Lights' punch card drawing! Susie has won $25 Vinton Value Dollars. Each week we will continu...

Matthew Gerhold and six of Concordia's ensembles filled the air during Christmas at Concordia weekend

Matthew Gerhold of Atkins, Iowa participated in four Christmas at Concordia concerts that brought more than 3,000 Concordia students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members to St. John Luther...

VS Voyagers earn 3 Top 5 awards at State

Several club volleyball teammates ran the 5k then returned to walk the last two blocks wiith coach Taralyn Roberts. Baylee Bruce The Vinton-Shellsburg Voyagers Dance Team had quite the showing at state this year by placing top 5 in all three categories. The voyagers competed on Thur...

LIBRARY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST TO RETURN THIS YEAR

Virginia Holsten and the rest of the Vinton Public Library staff are again inviting area residents to compete in the gingerbread house contest. Contestants can drop off their houses until Dec. 16. ...

Vinton Off Road Cyclists (VORC) Install Information Kiosk

Pictured in the photo are a few VORC members: Josh Erickson, Jim Mayhew, Dave Staab, Beth Mayhew, Melissa Schwan, Ashley Hesson, Therese Foth and Nathan Hesson representing the Vinton Community Found...

Rural Brandon man charged with theft in rent fraud case

By Jerry Michael, Urbana Chief of Police Gregory Todd Selken, 43, of rural Brandon was arrested Saturday December 2, 2017 by the Urbana Police Department. Selken was charged following an investi...

Vinton Police Report: Nov. 27-Dec. 2

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of November 27 - December 3, 2017 All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accu...

VGH Home Health Agency sponsors Fourth Annual "Angel Tree"

Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency has announced that for the fourth year, they will again be hosting an "Angel Tree" to benefit those they currently serve. The community is invited t...

First VU Holiday Punch Card winner: Carolyn Frazier

Vinton Unlimited is happy to announce that Carolyn Frazier is the first winner in the "Holiday Lights' punch card drawing! Carolyn has won $25 Vinton Value Dollars. Each week we will con...