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Military marker honors Navy career of Vinton's Don Holmes
Long before Don Holmes was a beloved teacher or well-known coach and wrestling ref, he was a sailor, a signalman who traveled to many continents during his U.S. Navy days, where he even once found him... Annual VGH Tree Walk begins; bidding deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22
The 7th annual Virginia Gay Hospital Tree Walk is in full swing and ready for you to browse and bid on any number of wonderful Christmas trees or holiday decorations. As in year's past, the lobby...
Donors give more than $40K to family following tragic accident that claimed two lives
Efforts to help a Belle Plaine-area family devastated by a car accident last week have exceeded expectations.
On-line donors have contributed more than $40,000 to the family of Jennifer Van Nevel P... Vinton police receive many words of thanks following officer killings in Des Moines area
Residents throughout the state, and beyond, are expressing thanks to police for their service -- and the risks they take every day -- following the shooting earlier this week of two officers in the De... Playoffs: Underclassmen lead Union to victory over Crestwood; rematch tonight at North Fayette
Kody Alpers carries the ball for Union in the 31-13 win at Crestwood. He also had 5 receptions and a TD catch.
Union's come-from-behind victory at Crestwood in the first round of Class 2A play... Choir Thanks FACC and community for new choir robes
ByMichala Martin
On the evening of October 18, the VSHS Choirs took the stage for the inaugural event for the brand new choir robes. We are so thankful to all individuals who helped us reach our goal... Nets for Vets: Vikette basketball team to honor those who served during special game in Belle Plaine, Nov. 18
The annual Nets for Vets game is being hosted at Belle Plaine on Friday November 18th. All of the proceeds are going towards The Benton County Veterans Assistance Fund. All Vinton area Veterans are we... Angel Tree now taking applications for assistance
Angel Tree 2016 is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning November 1 and go through December 7. There are three ways to apply:
1-First Christian Church
1209 W. 13th St. (n...
Vinton native Kremer earns Regional Emmy with 'Last Summer at Camp Tahigwa' documentary
As a soon-to-be fourth-grader, Vinton native Kelsey Kremer learned to love nature, photography - and most of all, simply being a kid - at Camp Tahigwa, the Girl Scout camp in rural northeast Iowa, not... Quilt of Valor: Veteran Bob Baughman receives gift at Lutheran Home
Bob Baughman receives his Quilt of Valor from Ralph Osenbaugh, with the assistance of his grandson, Howard Heimstra.
As a young man from Warren County, Iowa, Bob Baughman went to Europe at the...