Robertson, New Executive Director for the Benton Development Group

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2017 12:00 am

By Kristina Kremer, President BDG Benton Development Group, the economic development resource for Benton County, has announced the selection of Kate Robertson as its new Executive Director.

Re-opened after fire, Vinbana Dairy plans Sunday open house

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

Ken Birker discusses the new Vinbana dairy building as employee Danisha Plasden cleans a floor. Kayla Connor prepares to milk some of the Vinbana Dairy's cows a few days after the facility opened.

October 2-31"”Center Point Friends of the Library "Socktober"

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

ByCenter Point Friends of the Library Donate new socks, any size/gender, for the Friends Socktober tree at the Library. Donated socks will be given to CPU and North Linn school districts to distribute.

Iowa voters can expect changes in ID procedures in future election

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2017 12:00 am

The voters who participated in the September school board elections received a small flier informing them of future changes to Iowa voter ID requirements.

Homecoming: Twins, costumes, and Top 10 King and Queen candidates

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Window painting is among the more visible VS Homecoming traditions. Many downtown stores now contain painted windows or banners hanging throughout the week.

BETSY L. HILMER-WOLF-RUITER

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Betsy Hilmer Wolfe Ruiter Betsy L. Hilmer-Wolf-Ruiter, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by caring family and friends after a strong battle with cancer.

See you at the Pole: Prayer gathering set for 7:30 Wednesday morning at VSHS

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg students and area adults are invited to the local event that is part of the national "See You at the Pole" prayer event that takes place nationwide on Wednesday, Sept.

VSHS students receive Academic Awards

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School students recently received Acadamic Awards for their work last year. Seniors, Juniors and sophomores were recognized for their success in the classroom.

Man injured in Sept. 4 crash dies from injuries

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Dennis VanSlyke, 61, of Vinton, died last Thursday, Sept. 21, of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Sept. 4, just west of Vinton. The Benton County Sheriff's Office, along with North Benton Ambulance and the Vinton police and fire departments, responded to a report of an accident on 59th Street, just west of Vinton, where 5th Street becomes 59th at the end of city limits.

Upper Iowa University announces Summer 2017 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2017 12:00 am

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