NORTH EDEN WILLING WORKERS HELPING TEXAS HURRICANE VICTIMS

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2017 12:00 am

Each year the North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Club does a community service project. This year it only seemed fitting to help out the victims of the recent hurricanes.

Council to discuss 3rd St. parking, property maintenance issues, FEMA report

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2017 12:00 am

This 82-page FEMA report outlines options for flood mitigation of some of Vinton's essential services. The Vinton City Council may hear from opposing viewpoints on at least two issues tonight, and also discuss the latest report on flood mitigation, and the expenses of such projects, from FEMA.

Fire Prevention Week: Tuesday's lessons cover 9-1-1, meeting places and more

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

The youngest Tilford elementary students are currently participating in one of their favorite weeks of school, and one that teaches them lessons that could one day safe a life: Fire Prevention Week.

'Opportunity of a lifetime:' Vinton native Kelsey Kremer's photojournalism journey leads to China

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

For Kelsey Kremer, telling the story of the Chinese people and the new Iowa farm there was "the opportunity of a lifetime." Kelsey Kremer stayed up late one night several months ago, writing her paper, going over it at a cousin's house, making sure it was just right, the day before it was due.

V-S Grades 9-12 Early dismissal scheduled for Thursday, October 12

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

TOMORROW (Thursday, October 12), we will be hosting the WaMaC Cross Country Meet (16 teams). While this is a great honor, it also presents us with a couple of potential traffic issues.

Shellsburg Mayoral Candidates Featured at a Q & A Wednessday October

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

There will be a Mayoral Candidate question and answer session held at the Shellsburg Legion Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 18th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Shellsburg residents who are interested in hearing from the candidates running for Mayor, are welcome to attend.

Fire Prevention Week: Children to receive lessons, visits and ride local trucks

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

Fire Prevention Week activities are under way at local schools. The first visit took place Tuesday morning, when a few Vinton firefighters visited Mrs.

CP Friends of the Library collecting socks and to hold potluck Thursday, Oct. 19

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

At the October 2 regular meeting Center Point Friends of the Library started decorating the Socktober tree at the Library. Library visitors can donate new socks, any size/gender to put on the tree and in the basket below through October.

Every Box Top Counts, Box Top Blitz October 11-25

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2017 12:00 am

By: Angela Sarrels, Tilford PTO Coordinator Tilford Elementary is kicking off its 2017-2018 Box Tops Collection today with a 2-week Box Tops Blitz. The blitz is October 11-25.

Thank You, Area Fire Departments for your Service

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2017 12:00 am

Every year, when Fire Prevention Week rolls around, you hear "alot" and "very" in the words of the two main participants: Firefighters and children. "Best Day Ever!" exclaimed a Kindergarten student last year, as he rode around his town on top of a fire truck, one of the Fire Prevention Week traditions in many communities, including Vinton and Shellsburg.