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Steepleton brings his books to the Vinton Public Library
Joseph Steepleton, one of 11 children born to his parents Mahlon & Frances right here in Vinton, has been busy over the last almost decade writing and publishing his books. He said that he is "donati... Chilangos Mexican Restaurant open for business!
Chilangos Mexican Restaurant is now open at the former Pizza Hut location in Vinton! Owner Michael Gonzalez is no stranger to hard work and to managing businesses. With several businesses that he's o...
Benton County Conservation shares WILD news!
Click to view... Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community. &... Tilford Elementary students use Kindness Week to recognize the Community
The Tilford Art Teacher. Heather Crabb was asked by Mrs. Annis, the Tilford teaching coach, to help the students make art projects for Kindness Week. The idea was to show appreciation in the community... Shellsburg Housing Needs Survey
The City of Shellsburg is participating in an assessment concerning our housing needs. ISU Extension is facilitating this process and has developed a survey for our community. Broad community input is...
Kerkman receives Quilt of Valor
Yesterday, Ronnie Kerkman was presented with a Quilt Of Valor for his service during the Vietnam War. A roomful of people greeted Ronnie in the Community Building at the Garrison Library to thank and ... Vinton Police Department adds new Officer
The City Council meeting on Thursday night opened with Mayor Bud Maynard giving the oath of office to the new Vinton Police Officer Tyler Annis. Annis used to work at the Linn county jail and is... WOW! 13 Years!
Well, the silly republicans in Des Moines have finally started to realize that for the most part, newspapers are sooo last century. I remember a conversation with a gal who had been in the newspaper b... Evelyn Mather to celebrate her 100th Birthday
The family of Evelyn Mather would like your help to celebrate her birthday. Evelyn will be turning 100 this year. If you can send her a birthday card, it would mean so much to her!To help her celebrat...