Aerial platform truck arrives at VFD

VINTON TODAY
April 14, 2017 12:00 am

Members of the Vinton Fire Department have been busier than usual over the past few months as they worked to update their vehicle fleet. First, the VFD received an offer from the federal government for a free fire truck.

"SHOOT OUT AT THE LAST CHANCE BOOK SALE" MAY 12-13

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

"Pardners " of the Center Point Library is having its annual used book sale May 12 and 13 and it's your last shot at books at the old price: 50 cents for hardcovers and 25 cents for paperbacks.

Haircut leads to marriage, new business and life in Iowa for Thailand native Tik Coberly

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

One day, a Thailand native stopped by Old School Produce Company to admire the gardens, telling the owner of how they reminded her of back home. Tik Coberly grew up on a farm in a rural area of Thailand, the sixth of seven children.

Multi-county chase ends near Benton County line; suspect wanted on Linn Co. warrants

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2017 12:00 am

A man with a lengthy criminal record in several Iowa counties, including Benton County, added to that record today after a high speed chase involving several agencies ended at the southern edge of Benton County.

Greenlee Recognized for 40 years of service to Benton County

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2017 12:00 am

Marc Greenlee was presented a certificate for his 40 years of service at the Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting. He didn't attend ISAC for the formal presentation so Supervisor Todd Wiley presented Mark his certificate while he was already in a meeting.

Helping those who have beat the odds: Area women leading effort on behalf of homeless graduates

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2017 12:00 am

High school graduates face a variety of challenges as they transition to young adulthood - finding their first place to live on their own, or adjusting to life in a college dorm; getting their first job; balancing part-time work and school; signing up for financial aid and navigating the college application or military recruiting process.

Herring update: Contractors, individuals getting involved in effort to restore historic BP hotel

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2017 12:00 am

It takes a community to make a big project happen, and in Belle Plaine, Kristine Pope is seeing a community come together to rally to preserve the historic Herring Hotel.

Tilford concerts show how students learn, connect with others through music

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2017 12:00 am

Instruments for the Tilford 2nd grade concert included a horn from an antique car which Mr. Ziemer received from an uncle. "Music is a tool," says Vinton-Shellsburg elementary music teacher Gib Ziemer.

Juveniles charged for criminal mischief after obstructing road; woman injured in accident

VINTON TODAY
April 11, 2017 12:00 am

First, they tossed bottles onto a county highway that leads from Highway 218 north of Vinton to Mount Auburn, causing two flat tires for a driver. Then, the a few days later,they went a step further, placing a railroad tie in that same area of highway, causing an accident.

Easter Basket Fundraiser underway at Virginia Gay Hospital Business Office

VINTON TODAY
April 11, 2017 12:00 am

The Virginia Gay Hospital Business Office is holding an Easter Basket fundraiser today, April 11 from 9 am till supplies last. They have done a tremendous job of creating a wide variety of Easter baskets filled with treats and gifts of all different sizes available for purchase with proceeds going towards the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation's Annual Campaign: Tree of Lights.