1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (133+ words) Vinton Today Events and Activities Stars, Stripes & Spelling Bee July 4 We're excited to announce a brand-new activity during Club Dysart's 4th of July Celebration! Join us for the Stars, Stripes, & Spelling Bee on Saturday, July 4th from 5: 007: 00 PM at the Dysart City…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (228+ words) Vinton Today News Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Sparks Success at District Ag Mechanics Contest By Co-Reporter, Raine Wheeler On Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter brought six members to Calmar to compete in the NE District Agricultural Mechanics CDE. The purpose of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (116+ words) Vinton Today News Vinton Shellsburg Grand March kicks off Prom Night The guys and gals sparkled and wowed the audience who came out to enjoy the latest styles of the season. In formal wear, from the brightest colors of dresses…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (390+ words) The Vinton-Shellsburg School Board met on May 18, 2026, in the Central Office Board Room. Highlights from the meeting included recognition of a Difference Maker staff member, updates from district administrators, approval of several summer facility improvement projects, and discussion regarding state…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (226+ words) Vinton Today News Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Hosts "Boot Scootin" Fundraiser By Co-Reporter, Raine Wheeler FFA members were the leaders working behind the scenes to organize the event. The newly developed agricultural leadership class brought each of their ideas together to support…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (288+ words) Vinton Today News Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Greenhouse Springs to Life at Annual Plant Sales By Co-Reporter, Raine Wheeler While many are just beginning their spring planting, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and Greenhouse Management class have already spent weeks preparing and managing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (314+ words) Obituaries: Barbara Ann (Koerschner) Wichgers Vinton Today Obituaries: Barbara Ann (Koerschner) Wichgers Barbara Ann (Koerschner) Wichgers, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Random Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 97. Barbara was born in Cudahy, WI…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (786+ words) When Ingalls attended, there were two superintendents. Mr. Crothers, and Mr. Thomas Mc Cune. They stayed through the winter and were the only people on the property. During one of those winter evenings, Reverend Alden, (unlike in the TV series)…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (352+ words) Obituaries: Elaine Elsie (Kromminga) Selk'Vinton Today Obituaries: Elaine Elsie (Kromminga) Selk Elaine Elsie (Kromminga) Selk, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Keystone Nursing Care Center with her family by her side. Memorial Services will be held at 11: 00 AM…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (215+ words) WHEREAS, As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Iowa State Bar Association and The Iowa State Bar Foundation proudly recognize the enduring role of lawyers in shaping, preserving, and defending our constitutional democracy. WHEREAS, Today, lawyers…...