Boot Camp: Kids, adults keeping in shape at Riverside Park

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2012 12:19 pm

A total of 86 adults and 13 kids have been participating in a fitness "Boot Camp" with Alexa Schirm and Julie Lessig. The youngest participants met at 9 a.

Fun Fair Entertainment and Activities Just For Kids

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2012 7:38 am

    At the 2012 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" to the kids activities and entertainment all free with gate admission.

More Thrills with Midway Discounts at the 2012 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2012 10:07 am

  "Nothing Compares" to the heart-stopping thrill rides on the Midway at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. With a new ride and a variety of amusement savings packages, Fairgoers can enjoy even more entertainment.

Luther College Announces 2012 Graduates

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2012 10:07 am

  Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012 Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. in Luther College's Carlson Stadium. Kayla Kirchner of Garrison, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in biology.

Nothing Compares to Iowa State Fair's Free Grounds Entertainment

IOWA STATE FAIR
July 13, 2012 2:47 am

  Iowa State Fair's free grounds entertainment will fill the Fairgrounds with family fun August 9-19. These grounds acts are just part of the more than half a million dollars of entertainment available to Fairgoers free with gate admission.

Just for fun, a trip to the past

JOHN JACOBSEN
July 12, 2012 9:30 pm

Here are some scanned postcards that were found!  If you know anything about these pictures, feel free to send a comment and add to the historical knowledge among us.

Missing Sheltie: Can you help find Carley

DONITA CASEY, FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
July 11, 2012 10:12 am

Missing in Vinton! Carley went missing the evening of 7-10-12 from the west side of Vinton. She is a dark sable colored sheltie, wearing a choke chain, no collar, is micro-chipped.

Meet the 2012 Benton County Fair Queen candidates

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2012 10:36 am

Eight young ladies have entered the 2012 Benton County Fair Queen contest, although one of them (Willow Huber) will be at the Girls Nation event that week, and will not be among those interviewing with the judges.

Vinton Night: CR Kernels recognize small towns, armed forces personnel

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2012 11:29 am

Bill Ervin threw out a first pitch. Ann Lent gave the official announcement to "Play Ball." Several other Vinton residents, mostly children, participated in the annual Vinton Night at Veterans Stadium.

Amy Van Wechel joins Mossman & Mossman law firm

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2012 6:44 pm

When Amy (Landrus) Van Wechel was in high school she worked with John Mossman at the Vinton swimming pool, where Amy (and John’s brother, Burns) were lifeguards and John was a manager.