2017 Vinton Christmas Ornaments are now available!

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2017 12:00 am

This year's ornament features Veteran's Park. Ornaments are also available at Arnold Motor Supply, Cameron's, Clingman Pharmacy, Henkle Creek, Jessy's Gems, LaGrange Pharmacy, Nature's Corner, Three D Kitchens and Viking Sewing as well as the Vinton Unlimited located in City Hall.

Local Actors Bring Forgotten Iowa History to Life

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

This Saturday, October 21, at 2 p.m. in the Longfellow Elementary Auditorium in Belle Plaine, actors from Belle Plaine and Pella will re-enact the murder trial of Wyatt Earp and his brothers and Doc Holliday.

Teen Driver Safety Week. Please drive AND ride responsibly

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

The Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau asks you to finish the school year strong and safe. Buckle up, do the speed limit and don't text and drive.

Singer Moen returns for Vinton visit between West Coast, European tours

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Elizabeth Moen is still making records. In an era of iPods and podcasts, compact discs and downloads, YouTube and Vimeo, vinyl is making a comeback, says Elizabeth.

Lee the Horselogger rides to Vinton

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Lee made this map showing many of the places he's traveled. It appears on the side of the wagon he drove to Vinton today. Lee the Horselogger heads south on Highway 150 to Vinton, where he planned to camp at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Monkeythis offers free program for Vinton businesses interested in harnessing the power of video for web and TV

VINTON TODAY
October 18, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton businesses and organizations have been hampered in their ability to reach new customers through video and television commercials. One big reason is cost.

EIHF Flight #30 To Take Flight

VINTON TODAY
October 17, 2017 12:00 am

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017 the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will be taking Flight #30 to Washington, DC. This will be our last flight of 2017, and we plan on flying four more flights in 2018.

Memories and friendships for a lifetime: Viking band seniors reflect on successful season

VINTON TODAY
October 17, 2017 12:00 am

VS Marching Band Regiment seniors join the drum majors in holding the 3rd place trohy the band earned last weekend at Waukee. Drum line members presented a unique gift to coach Andy McDonald.

North Benton Ambulance Awarded Theisen's Grant-AED's Placed in Community

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

North Benton Ambulance was recently awarded a Theisen'sMore for your CommunityGrant to place additional Automated External Defibrillator's in our community.

Two-vehicle accident closes Highway 218 Sunday

VINTON TODAY
October 16, 2017 12:00 am

Authorities continue to investigate the crash that closed Highway 218 for an hour or two on Sunday. The Benton County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol, Vinton Police Department, Vinton Fire Department and North Benton Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident causing only apparently minor injuries on Highway 218 northwest of Vinton on Sunday.