April 2018: Teresa Meyer

Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I have been able to take walks outside.  I always enjoy going to the bank, grocery store or one the many fine shops in Vinton during one of my work breaks.  What I enjoy most is being able to talk to store owners,...

December 2017: Scott Geissinger

You hear it all the time, “Shop Local”. This is so much more than a simple statement that the local Chamber of Commerce ( Vinton Unlimited) promotes in their ads. The majority of us buy items online. The majority of us hit the malls occasionally. I do it, but almost...

November 2017: Mona Garwood

Goodnewsness There’s a new kid (so to speak) in town, his name is Dustin Dawson, and we are happy to have him on our team as the sports editor here at Vinton Newspapers. Some of you have met him, hopefully you all will get to know him if by no other means than him...

September 2017: Robin Martin

I Love VINTON AND VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (VGH). Since 1923, the residents of Vinton have had access to quality healthcare close to home due to a generous donation of a forward thinking benefactor, Virginia Walcott Gay.  Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is a privately...

March 2017: Teresa Meyer

This column give me the opportunity to share with you anything interesting and/or important.  One item that has been in our local news lately is the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School situation.  Next week everyone is invited to attend a Community Idea and Input...

January 2017: Melissa Schwan

Our ‘holiday lights’ punch card program has wrapped up and it has showed us that shopping in Vinton is full of unlimited possibilities. This was only the 2nd year for the promotion and it again, exceeded our expectations. I initially came across the idea sometime in...