Holiday Fire Safety Tips

VINTON TODAY
December 10, 2024 11:11 am

Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one.

Notice to the Public

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
December 10, 2024 9:44 am

To all interested bidders: Benton County Conservation now is accepting sealed bid proposals at the Benton County Conservation Nature Center (5718 20th Ave Dr, Vinton, IA 52349) until 12:00pm, Friday, January 10, 2025 for the purchase of a lot located within Vinton City Limits, 0.

Little Girl Giving, then gets to give "the Real Money"

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
December 10, 2024 7:43 am

Pictured is not the girl mentioned in the story-this family left before the writer realized they should have captured a photo. However, pictured are two other children who love the tradition of giving into the Red Kettle at Christmas time.

Vinton Police Department Joins iPledge Program Promoting Compliance

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 9, 2024 11:50 am

The Vinton Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the  iPledge  Program, an initiative by the Iowa Department of Revenue  to educate retailers and enforce  Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product laws.

Shellsburg couple loses everything in fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 9, 2024 9:55 am

On Friday, Doug and Janet Schwandt suffered the loss of their home at Timber Ridge Trailer court just south of Shellsburg along with all their belongings.

Santa visits over breakfast with area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 9, 2024 9:06 am

Another year and another round of about 150 children stopped to have breakfast with Santa this year. Vinton Parks and Recreations Department, their elves and Santa Claus himself made a special day of it for area children.

Holiday Lights Week #1 Winner

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 6, 2024 3:25 pm

Holiday Lights Punch Card Week #1 winner is Loretta Simnacher! She received $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Thanks for shopping local, Loretta!

Transition Alliance Program prepares students for life after graduation

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 6, 2024 1:16 pm

At Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, a new initiative is paving the way for all students to become future-ready, regardless of their post-high school plans.

Snow and how to keep Vinton Safe

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 6, 2024 1:16 pm

The Vinton Police Department kindly reminds all residents to move their vehicles off the streets as soon as possible to allow for efficient snow removal.

Arnold Motor Supply collecting toys for area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2024 11:50 pm

Arnold Motor Supply is also collecting cash and/or toy donations to help out this Christmas season. Several families struggle at this time of the year, and this is one way the business can help to lend a hand.