UNI names area students to Fall 2017 semester Dean's List 

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2018 12:00 am

The following students from our area are among the students named to the Fall 2017 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa. To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.

Upper Iowa University announces 2017 Fall Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 26, 2018 12:00 am

Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2017 fall semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

VSHS Speech students do well; many advance to State

VINTON TODAY
January 26, 2018 12:00 am

These VSHS speech students advanced to the Feb. 3 State speech event. These are the 2018 VSHS large group speech participants. Vinton-Shellsburg Speech participants competed at the Iowa High School Speech Association's District Large Group Conteston Saturday January 20th at Montezuma.

Stormin' Vikings win two of three duals at Grinnell

VINTON TODAY
January 26, 2018 12:00 am

By Rob Levis, Coach Thursday night marked the midpoint of a busy week for VS-CPU swimming as the team travelled to Grinnell to face the host Tigers, Williamsburg and Oskaloosa in a series of dual meets.

Pennies for Patients: Shellsburg students raise more than $2,100 in honor of classmate fighing leukemia

VINTON TODAY
January 26, 2018 12:00 am

Shaylinn Tucker smiles for the camera during her most recent Leukemia check-up on the 12th floor of the Children's Hospital at Iowa City. Shaylinn Tucker, surrounded by her family after she spoke about her experience with Leukemia at Shellsburg.

Lions Club members Ohrt, Wilberg receive unique awards

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2018 12:00 am

Rick Ohrt, left and Mark Wilberg each received one of the highest awards bestowed upon Lions Club members. Two Vinton Lions Club members received special awards at the group's meeting on Wednesday.

Stormin' Vikings have great night; finish 3rd in 11-way meet against large schools

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2018 12:00 am

By Rob Levis, Coach Tuesday night was a long night for the Vinton-Shellsburg CPU swim team, but one well worth the time. Facing 10 other schools the Stormin' Vikes finished a strong third place in turning in their best single meet performance since 2010.

Influenza Activity Increasing in Benton County

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2018 12:00 am

Surveillance by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Benton County Public Health, and testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory indicate flu activity is increasing.

Extension Service announces Winter Webcast Series

VINTON TODAY
January 24, 2018 12:00 am

The 2018 Winter Webcast series by the ISU Extension service will include a Benton County site on three separate occasions. The events locally will take place at the Van Horne Community Center, from 6:30 to 8 p.

Animal Hoarding: An introduction

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

Last week's news of 1,000 or so animals removed from a Vinton residence brought a phrase that is new to many: Animal Hoarding. Yesterday, Benton County Attorney David Thompson filed a legal document entitled a "Petitition For Disposition of Threatened Animals," which is a necessary legal step toward officially removing the animals from the home of Marshall and Barbara (Babs) Galkowski.