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Boys raise funds to buy food for Vinton Food Pantry
By Sherry Crawford, Vinton Food PantryNever underestimate the power of a lemonade stand - especially if it belongs to Brantley and Hudson Dvorak.The Vinton Food Pantry depends on donations to surviv... DeSantis makes a house call to Vinton Resident
Editor's note: As I started my story about the DeSantis visit on Saturday, this note from Peggy came in. This kind of topped saying, "Ron DeSantis was here...so from her front row seat...By Peggy Kell... Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits
BY: ASHLEY MURRAY A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.Near...
Vinton loses local hero, John Gualtier
This week, we lost a local war hero. John Gualtier was a proud United States Army veteran who served as a combat medic during World War II. For his service, John earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Hear... Shellsburg seeks donations to bring Wall Dogs to preserve mural
The Shellsburg community is seeking the public's help to preserve a downtown mural. The mural is in bad shape, but it is an important part of our downtown’s history and culture, and we want to make... Privacy lawsuit against Iowa newspaper publisher will proceed, judge rules
BY: CLARK KAUFFMANJudge compares information sharing to video-store rentalsA federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an Iowa newspaper publisher violated customers’ privacy rights t...
Section of 1st St. will be closed beginning on Monday
Beginning on Monday July 31st, 1st St. from R to Q Avenue will be closed for construction. This would be the street that goes in front of the county shop and to the Vinton Legion. Take the altern... Fire damages condos at 1507 W. 3rd St. in Vinton
Friday night the Vinton Fire Department responded to a call at 1507 W. 3rd St. in Vinton to the condos located at this location. Video was recorded by Misty Millard and shared with Vinton Today and c... School Supplies to be collected and given out free of charge
School supplies will be collected from anyone that would like to donate. Supplies should be delivered to the First Christian Church by August 14. The church is located at: 1209 W 13th St, Vinton....
Information for those who need a cooling station this afternoon
Please check on your friends and especially the elderly or those with breathing issues this week. Make sure they are all in a cool location and aren't trying to "tough it out" with broken air conditio...