Life during the Great Depression

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2010 8:52 am

Just a short story that might give you a chuckle: During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.

Another great-granddaughter for Roxy Roster of Vinton

VINTON TODAY
December 15, 2010 8:34 am

      Cassandra Marie Daringer, 8 lbs.., 3 oz., was born Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:40 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois.      She joins her parents, Neal and Nichole Daringer, along with siblings, David, Cody, and Abigail.

Shhh! Garth Beatty Surprise Party

PAT BEATTY
December 13, 2010 3:34 pm

  Please join us for a SURPRISE 70th birthday party for Garth Beatty. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall of the Vinton Presbyterian Church.

Meeting Santa at Farmers Bank

VINTON TODAY
December 13, 2010 12:38 pm

Santa Claus was in Vinton again on Friday, hearing from children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton, during their annual holiday open house.

ACT I cast of '13' shared many fun times while preparing for show this summer.

KATIE HANCOCK
December 7, 2010 9:36 am

Here are a few pictures of the cast of Act I's show "13" as the cast and director Steve Arnold worked and played together every day for months while preparing the show.

105th birthday for Cleo Burgess held at Legion Hall

VINTON TODAY
November 26, 2010 10:53 am

  Cleo (Culver) Burgess has lived in this area all her life.  Her father E E Culver had a store in Urbana in 1900.  Her grandson Danny Burgess and his wife and children threw her a birthday party on Nov 21 at the Legion Hall in Vinton.

Locks of Love: Hendryx donates hair in memory of her brother

VINTON TODAY
November 23, 2010 10:58 am

     For for years, Bobbie Hendryx watched as her brother Steve "Bud" Witt battled vasculitis. As she saw him bravely face his illness and death, she decided she wanted to do something to help others.

Cleo Burgess celebrates 105th with family in Vinton

TERESA (PENNINGTON) KUHN
November 21, 2010 12:25 am

Cleo (Culver) Burgess has lived in this are all her life.  Her father E E Culver had a store in Urbana in 1900.  Her grandson Danny Burgess and his wife and children threw her a birthday party on Nov 21 at the Legion Hall in Vinton.

Over The Back Fence

STEPHONIE K WILLIAMS
November 15, 2010 9:45 am

     A BIG Thank You to Cedar River Ink for staying open late in order for me to get prints for our music video premiere tonight (Sat.

Thank You from Kelly Geater

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2010 9:45 am

  THANK YOU for allowing me to serve you as your Benton County Treasurer for the past 12 years. It has been an honor and a privilege, and I am honored to serve you all once again.