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Before you do anything else, follow this link and help the Vinton Police Department

Please take a few minutes to help our police department win a grant to assist them with their K9 program. It's simple. Follow this link, fill in the Vinton Police Department (But make sure it's for...

Veterans Day, 2017: School ceremonies, dedication of Norway-Watkins Veterans Memorial

The Norway-Watkins Area Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The Norway-Watkins Area Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. There will be several special events to honor veterans on the 98th anniversary of Armistice Day and the 79th anniver...

Nets for Vets game Nov. 17 in Vinton; Vikette basketball team to show support local Veterans

Deadline for orders is Monday, October 30 Please return order forms to the high school office Make checks payable to Vikette Basketball Clickto download the order form. Shirts available in r...

Gerhold among Concordia University student musicians performing in Fall Honor Recital and Composer Recital

Concordia University, Nebraska, will hold its Fall Composer Recital at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and its Fall Honor Recital at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Recital Hall of the Music Center on ca...

Vinton Unlimited asking for your Support

Dear Vinton Residents, The City of Vinton has placed a 7% Hotel/Motel Tax question on the upcoming election ballot that will be decided on November 7, 2017. The proposed 7% Hotel/Motel Tax is a ...

Strong showing for VSU swimmers at NCSC meet

By Ashley Hesson, VSU Coach The VSU girls had another great showing at the North Central Swim Conference meet on Saturday (Oct 21) in Decorah. --4th in a group of 7 strong teams - top 3 teams all ha...

Local youth group members help set up Blue Creek Christmas

Aaron Maue and his family rely on volunteers to help set up the 80,000 or so lights that fill their neighborhood north of Center Point with colors and music each Christmas. That help comes in the f...

Union Carolers now taking bookings

The Union High School Vocal Department is currently taking bookings for the Union Carolers for any holiday event in the Northeast/Eastern Iowa area. The Union Carolers is a 16-voiced a capella ense...

Prep Football: Regular season ends; Union has chance at 10th straight playoff appearance

The 2017 high school football team will end for most schools tonight. Vinton-Shellsburg (1-7) ends its season at Benton Community (5-3) with its last Class 3A District 3 matchup. Schools will receive...