Vinton Newspapers

08/17/2026

DES MOINES — Due to medical issues, Rod Stewart’s Grandstand performance at the Iowa State Fair will not take place as scheduled. We are deeply sorry for the change. We are currently looking for a replacement act.

DES MOINES — Due to medical issues, Rod Stewart’s Grandstand performance at the Iowa State Fair will not take place as scheduled. We are deeply sorry for the change. We

08/17/2026

The Ray & Virginia Boyer Post #166 of Shellsburg is proud to announce our volunteer of the month, for August 2026, Rich Blattler.

08/16/2026

On Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 at approximately 1947 hrs., Linn County Sheriff Deputies, Linn County Sheriff’s Rescue, Monroe Fire Department, Center Point Fire Department and Hiawatha Ambulance were dispatched to a personal injury motor vehicle accident …

On Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 at approximately 1947 hrs., Linn County Sheriff Deputies, Linn County Sheriff’s Rescue, Monroe Fire Department, Center Point Fire Department and Hiawatha Ambulance were dispatched to

08/16/2026

DES MOINES — Only 1 week, 168 hours, 10,080 minutes or 604,800 seconds until the 2026 Iowa State Fair! Here are a few things you should know before you go to the Iowa State Fair this year.

DES MOINES — Only 1 week, 168 hours, 10,080 minutes or 604,800 seconds until the 2026 Iowa State Fair! Here are a few things you should know before you go

08/15/2026

At the July 28, 2026, monthly meeting of the Benton County American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, Dave Frazier, Commander of the Thomas F. Bevins Post 148 of the Van Horne American Legion, was presented with the Benton County Legionnaire of …

At the July 28, 2026, monthly meeting of the Benton County American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, Dave Frazier, Commander of the Thomas F. Bevins Post 148 of the Van

08/15/2026

SHELLSBURG — As predicted, there was “big” fun from morning to midnight in Shellsburg on Saturday, July 18 with the 2026 Shellsburg Big Day.

08/14/2026

The annual Beatty-McAllister family reunion is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Atkins. It will be held at the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 121 Main Ave., Atkins, Iowa. Plan to arrive with a dish to pass between 4:30pm-4:45pm. A g…

The annual Beatty-McAllister family reunion is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Atkins. It will be held at the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 121 Main Ave., Atkins, Iowa. Plan

08/14/2026

VINTON — Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Summer Punch Card promotion, celebrating local shopping and encouraging residents to support Vinton businesses throughout the month of July. This year’s promotion brought exc…

VINTON — Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Summer Punch Card promotion, celebrating local shopping and encouraging residents to support Vinton businesses throughout the month

08/14/2026

VINTON — It’s that time of year!

08/14/2026

On July 23, 2026, Mariah Marie Cox, an inmate at the Linn County Correctional Center, was transferred to an inpatient treatment facility in Sioux City, Iowa, for court-ordered treatment. On July 24, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., Cox walked away from the faci…

On July 23, 2026, Mariah Marie Cox, an inmate at the Linn County Correctional Center, was transferred to an inpatient treatment facility in Sioux City, Iowa, for court-ordered treatment. On