Day 1: VS students begin 2017-18 school year

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

VS alum Emily Hanson will teach Kindergarten at Shellsburg this year. Shellsburg 2nd grade teacher Dee Tobin helped students write introductory essays during the first day of school.

DNR honors Hunter Education Instructor Ron Geiger for 30 years of teaching

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Conservation Officers Ron Lane, left, and Pat Jorgensen, with Hunter Education Instructor Ron Geiger. Ron Geiger from Vinton Iowa was recently recognized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for his volunteer service to the Hunter Education Program.

Dvorak among winners in State Fair Horse Show

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

No Horsing Around for FFA Competitors at Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Champion High Point Horse was awarded to Muddy Waters, owned by Victoria Brandt of AGWSR at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday during the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Kulish Receives Honorable Mention in State Fair Fine Arts Competition

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

The top artists from across the country put their skills to the test at the Fine Arts competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Paustian Rhubarb Wine takes home ribbons from State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

Wine makers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology - Wine competition, judged on August 3, prior to the state of the Fair.

Schmitke of Newhall takes third for Hairiest Legs at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

The Mr. Legs contest was held Saturday on the Bud Light Stage at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including tannest, hairiest and thinnest legs.

Ally Bierschenk named Miss Congeniality at the Iowa Dairy event

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Rachel Grober, a 17-year-old fromIonia, was crowned the 64th Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds inDes Moinestonight.

Bierschenk earns many ribbons in Hand Knitting Competition at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Heather Kruse of Urbandale claimed the Best of Show title in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Area 4-H and FFA Judging Teams Place at the State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

4-H and FFA judging teams and individuals from across the state competed in the Youth Livestock Judging competition at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Complete results below: TEAM Junior 1) Union Co.

Watson to end run as Mayor; Rich Hainstock announces candidacy

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2017 12:00 am

Mayor John Watson has taken out papers for the 2017 City of Vinton election, but not for the race for his current seat. Sticking to a decision he had announced two years ago, Watson says he is not running for mayor but is considering a run for city council.