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V-S FFA Competes at Tri-State Dairy

Dairy Foods team take a group picture. (L-R) Braedon Hepker, Kaden Kerkman, Brody Waters, Juliana Luis, Carlie Clark, Rachel Rollinger, Steven Rogers By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThursday, September 14th, was a special day for some Vinton-Shellsburg chapter members. They woke up bright and early to attend Tri-State Dairy Foods and Dairy Cattle Judg...

City to begin to Enforce Sign Placement

It's the political season again which means, it's time for piles of junk mail, I mean political flyers and yard signs. The Vinton Police Department put out a reminder about where yard signs can b...

Joe Gotta Go Tour bus stops in Vinton on Thursday and Friday

Updated: The bus will remain here through Friday-Bob DuCharme was contacted by the “Joe Gotta Go Tour" looking for a place to park their bus in downtown Vinton today. The bus will be at Tactical Cre...

Vinton Fall Cleanup Days Details - October 7-8

This year the City of Vinton is partnering with S&J Sanitation to offer two options to help residents take advantage of this weekend. Friendly reminder, this weekend is intended for residential ho...

Coffee with a Cop enjoyed by VGH Nursing and Rehab Residents

Lee and Marlene Overton talk with Deputy Upah It's never good if the cops show up at your door...unless you invited them over for a cup of coffee and a chat. That's what the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab did on Wednesday. The Lori Smith organize...

Benton County Community Foundation’s Grant Deadline Approaching

The deadline to submit grant applications to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 grant cycle is 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 15. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5:00...

Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones today at 1:20 p.m.

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (...

Vinton Kiwanis welcome new members and appoint leadership

On Tuesday, the Kiwanis Club of Vinton installed their new members, officers and board members.In the first picture is the installation of new club members this past year.Front Left to Right:Matt Bogg...

“Safety is my Superpower”

Austin Noe and Cole Birker helped demonstrate how to stay safe around farm equipment. By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  “For my first Ag Safety Day, I had a good time helping the kids learn about safety. I thought seeing all of the kids try new things was really cool to see,...

Plans underway to celebrate the Country's 250th

By Robin OpsahlAs the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, federal organizers are asking Iowa and other states to start preparing for celebrations of America...