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VPD, Humane Society removing many animals from Vinton residence; probe continues

Police and the Humane Society are removing animals from the residence at 607 6th Street in Vinton. The VPD plans to issue a press release soon. Members of the Vinton Police Department and the Ceda...

VS Middle School Lego League teams earn Honorable Mention at State

"Big Hair; Big Ides:' The H2O Fros present their research on a device to test water for lead. The Aquatic Alliance of Pufferfish teams guides their robot through the course during the Lego League...

I <3 Nursing!

(This article is part of Virginia Gay Hospital's bi-annual publication, "Thrive" Fall/Winter 2017 issue and has been updated. An online version of the entire publication can be found a...

Please help to find these lost dogs

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Husband of Vinton native killed in auto-pedestrian accident in Colorado

The husband of a Vinton native living in Colorado has been killed in an auto-pedestrian incident in Colorado. Nathan Osburn, 42, of Arvada Colo., died on Jan. 10, after being hit by a car while wal...

VS School Activities cancelled for tonight Thursday, 1/11/18

Due to the weather there will be NO Evening activities or practices tonight....

More than 2,286 graduates receive degrees at Iowa State University fall commencement

At Iowa State University's fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 15-16, 2017, 2,286 graduates received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,887 undergraduate degrees, 276 master's degrees, and 123 doctor of phil...

Robert A. Funk

Robert A. Funk, 78, from Fulton, Texas passed away in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 29, 2017. He was lovingly known as the "candy man". He was born January 12, ...

Scheels makes donation to Vinton Off Road Cyclists

With strong partnerships, organizations can make so many things a possibility. At the end of every year, Scheels gives back to their communities with a Day of Giving. Communities play such a huge rol...

John Heitmann Jr.

John Heitmann Jr., 86, of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa.Celebration of Life: 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Murdoch Fune...