CP Historical Society Guests Hear Benton County Bug Lady Story

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

More than 30 people heard a story worthy of a British Victorian novel at a Center Point Historical Society program April 27 at the Depot Museum. Historical Society vice president Dennis Schlicht shared the fascinating and tragic glimpses he and wife Linda have discovered so far of the life of gifted amateur entomologist/naturalist Lulu Berry (1874-1962) of Vinton.

9 Area Students Awarded by Legion Chapters

VINTON TODAY
May 1, 2017 12:00 am

The 52nd annual Benton County Scholarship Awards was held on April 25th. 6 area seniors received the American Legion Scholarship awards and 4 students received the American Legion Auxiliary awards.

GARRISON FIRE DEPARMENT RECIEVES $2,500 FROM MONSANTO"™S AMERICA"™S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2017 12:00 am

The Garrison Emergency Services Foundation has received a $2,500 donation on behalf of the Garrison Fire Department from Monsanto's America's Farmers Grow Communities program on Monday, April 24.

Gerber, Lamont lead Vikettes to duo victory on chilly CPU course

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2017 12:00 am

Freshman Vikette golfer Lillie Lamont tied teammate Brandi Gerber at 47 to lead VS to a win at CPU, in cold, windy conditions. Gerber was named the top medalist on the card-back; Lamont received the Silver Medal.

FFA Week At Vinton-Shellsburg High School

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2017 12:00 am

By: Brittany Hansen, V-S Co-Reporter On Tuesday March 14, 2017 through Friday March 17, 2017 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their local FFA week activities here at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

Vikings sweep on track: VS boys varsity, 8th and 7th grade teams capture team titles Tuesday

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2017 12:00 am

The VS Vikings high school track team poses with the S. Tama Invite winner's plaque. Tuesday was a great day for VS Vikings track. The varsity team captured the team title at the South Tama Invitational, while the 7th and 8th grade teams did the same at the Independence Middle School Invitational.

The correct answer, "What is Vinton Today?"

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2017 12:00 am

Click here before you read the next sentence...then come back here to read while you listen! Suppose the only local news you could get came out a couple times a week.

'Play Vinton:' VPRD to begin fund-raising this fall for Kiwanis Park splash pad, new equipment for Riverside Park

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2017 12:00 am

After working on the project behind the scenes for a couple of years, the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will soon begin work on a public fund drive to raise money for a splash pad at Kiwanis Park.

Union's F.U.N. team to compete in FIRST Robotics World Championship this weekend

VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2017 12:00 am

What could arguing a case in court or spending hours in a law library possibly have to do with programming robots to toss balls into a box or climb onto a simulated steam-powered flying machine? Nathan Acuff knows the answer to that question.

Quilts of Valor: Veterans Bob Lutz, John Anderson receive gifts of thanks for serving their country

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2017 12:00 am

One of the unique things about programs like Quilts of Valor is that by honoring veterans, the organizations helps those veterans tell stories -- some of which modern Americans have never heard.