Vinton Newspapers

12/29/2025

Families who will have students in college for the 2026-2027 school year should take the first step in the financial aid process now.

12/29/2025

H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Canada geese at Green Valley Lake and at Lake of Three Fires, state wildlife officials announced on Thursday.

12/29/2025

VINTON -- A labor of love.

12/28/2025

GARRISON — Once again this year, the January show at Farmers Mercantile Hall (FMH) will feature local artists Todd Frank, along with Steve Schott, Phil Thomas, Darryl Hokanson, and Patty O’Conner of The Cedar River Whalers. The concert will take pla…

GARRISON — Once again this year, the January show at Farmers Mercantile Hall (FMH) will feature local artists Todd Frank, along with Steve Schott, Phil Thomas, Darryl Hokanson, and Patty

12/28/2025

CEDAR RAPIDS – Mercy Medical Center has officially been designated as a Dementia Friendly Organization by Dementia Friendly Iowa, making Mercy the largest healthcare organization in the state to receive this recognition.

CEDAR RAPIDS – Mercy Medical Center has officially been designated as a Dementia Friendly Organization by Dementia Friendly Iowa, making Mercy the largest healthcare organization in the state to receive

12/27/2025

AMES – The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland this year increased over last year’s nominal value, but is still about…

AMES – The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of

12/27/2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — Coe College is announcing its Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body. Area students who have earned their …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Coe College is announcing its Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average

12/26/2025

Post 57 Donates to Koop's Toy Drive

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12/26/2025

Eligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throughout the summer now that Iowa plans to participate in the federal summer feeding program.

Eligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throughout the summer now that Iowa plans to participate in the federal

12/26/2025

ATKINS — From November 10th through November 21st the Norway Student Council and Girl Scouts Junior Troop 3697 teamed up to host a food and supply drive benefitting the Atkins Helping Hands Food Pantry. These groups challenged the classes at Norway …

ATKINS — From November 10th through November 21st the Norway Student Council and Girl Scouts Junior Troop 3697 teamed up to host a food and supply drive benefitting the Atkins

12/26/2025

ATKINS — During the month of December, our AK friends enjoyed a festive gingerbread unit. Students listened to a variety of gingerbread stories, then practiced their literacy skills by comparing and contrasting the characters, events, and settings. …

ATKINS — During the month of December, our AK friends enjoyed a festive gingerbread unit. Students listened to a variety of gingerbread stories, then practiced their literacy skills by comparing

12/26/2025

VINTON -- Coach Nate Hanson's Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers got the honor of closing out the 2025 part of the schedule at Garrison Fieldhouse Thursday night, with a WaMaC double-dual meet, hosting South Tama and Clear Creek-Amana.

VINTON — Coach Nate Hanson’s Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers got the honor of closing out the 2025 part of the schedule at Garrison Fieldhouse Thursday night, with a WaMaC double-dual meet, hosting