''Monsters in My Closet' opens tonight!

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2017 12:00 am

A total of 57 kids are participating in this summer's Little Vikes Drama Camp production, "There's a Monster in My Closet." Campers have been in rehearsals since June 5.

Area graduates among Wartburg College students receiving diplomas

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2017 12:00 am

Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 270 students during Spring Commencement Sunday, May 28. Those receiving diplomas include: Megan Bridgewater, of Van Horne, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Communication Arts.

Reading Rx at VGH Clinics

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2017 12:00 am

(This article is part of Virginia Gay Hospital's bi-annual publication, "Thrive" Spring/Summer 2017 issue. Online version can be found athttps://myvgh.

Dragonfly Camp: Naturalist teaches children about insects

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2017 12:00 am

Approximately 15 children have been attending the Dragonfly Camp led by Benton County Naturalist Caitlin Savage this week at the Nature Center northwest of Vinton.

Vikings sweep Independence; to seek 30th win tonight

VINTON TODAY
July 5, 2017 12:00 am

Scott Wirth's bat seems to disappear as he swings vs. Independence on Monday. He was the winning pitcher and added an RBI single at the plate.

Despite losing house in fire, Brandon gardener to keep produce stand open

VINTON TODAY
July 5, 2017 12:00 am

John Wilt stood in his produce stand on Main Street in Brandon on the 4th of July, as he does most other days of the year. Right now, he mostly just has zucchini and some squash, but soon expects to be offering watermelon and other fresh produce items he grows in a garden near the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) Golf Tournament & Fundraiser Successful

VINTON TODAY
July 5, 2017 12:00 am

ByNancy Thorkildson A huge thank you to all those who supported the 6th Annual Shellsburg Area Community Group's Golf Tournament and Fund Raiser on June 24th.

Struve's 601st will be among more memorable wins; Vikings sweep Mount Vernon

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2017 12:00 am

Cole Overton receives a low five from Coach Struve as he completes his game-winning home run trot. Vikings celebrate at home as Cole Overton scores the final run.

Great Plains Desperados are coming to Farmers Mercantile Hall!

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2017 12:00 am

The Great Plains Desperados will perform in Garrison Sunday afternoon, July 16th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. They play a lively blend of popular, original and traditional music.

V-S FFA Annual Awards Banquet

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2017 12:00 am

By: Shelby McDonald, Co-Reporter The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual banquet on May 13, 2017. At 6:30 we started with dinner that was catered by the VSHS lunch staff as well as Merchants grilling.