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Salvation Army Offers School Clothing Vouchers

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY - August 14th, 2025 10:16 pm

Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers to purchase school clothing. Call 319-560-1921 for a voucher.The voucher is only for use at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402. It has clean, select used clothing and shoes.The store is closed on Sundays. Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm.

Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition New Shirt Designs Available

BCSPC - August 14th, 2025 12:26 pm

Each year Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition offers a new shirt design for sale to help support the efforts of the group.The online store will close in one week. To view and choose your favorite design, click here!https://blessed-duo-llc.square.site/shop/benton-county-suicide-prevention/39?fbclid=IwY2xjawMIDINleHRuA2FlbQIxMA

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Rausch among 16 "Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Artists" at Iowa State Fair

IA DEPT OF AG AND LAND STEWARDSHIP - August 13th, 2025 11:48 am

Annual calendar contest highlights Iowa students’ artwork and their connections to Iowa agricultureIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2025-2026 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, made and raised food, beverages and ag products.

Healthy Kids Iowa Food Distribution

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - August 12th, 2025 11:04 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) had a great day providing Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution at Vinton-Shellsburg School and Benton Community School. We appreciate the work of HACAP in making this opportunity available to Benton County families.Our most recent distribution served approximately 520 children. We are deeply grateful for the more than 50 VGH staff members who volunteered their time, as well as the Van Horne Lions Club for their helping hands.

Vinton Fire Department recognized by Downtown Mural

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - August 12th, 2025 11:44 am

In every town, there are people who answer the call-not for a paycheck, but because they care. In Vinton, those people wear the uniform of the Vinton Fire Department.They don't punch a clock or work a typical shift. When the pager goes off, they go-leaving behind family dinners, warm beds, and busy workdays. While the rest of us move away from danger, they run toward it.

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Let Benton County Health help you prepare to go back to school

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - August 11th, 2025 10:43 pm

Benton County Public Health will be hosting a back-to-school week event starting next Monday. We'll have a variety of resources and information for families available, including local activities & clubs, school resources, mental & physical health resources, family resources, etc.We will also be providing car seat safety checks and installations - this is open to all parents, grandparents, daycare providers, babysitters, etc.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab announces Cassity Havens as new Activities Director

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - August 10th, 2025 10:02 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is pleased to announce Cassity Havens as its new Activities Director.Havens has been with Virginia Gay Hospital for 2.5 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she provided direct care to patients and residents, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and more.In her new position, Havens will design monthly activities calendars, coordinate special events, and create programs that engage residents in ways that support their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Boomtown Announces Final Year

BOOMTOWN - August 7th, 2025 2:51 pm

It was announced on Thursday that this will be the final year to enjoy a spectacular Boomtown show.They shared the following:Your Boomtown committee and the I.P.A. have been very busy spending lots of quality time together planning for the 2025 Boomtown event on 8/23! And we can promise there will be some pyrotechnics that even our most faithful Boomtown attendees haven't seen before! Just imagine train wrecks and gigantic fireballs ~ and whatever you're picturing, it isn't big enough! In addition to all the planning, there has been a lot of memory sharing, laughs and conversations.

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Class of ‘75 to reunite for a 50th Reunion September 5

VINTON TODAY - August 6th, 2025 2:32 pm

The Vinton Class of 1975, will gather around a Bonfire on Friday night, September 5, 2025. We will gather at the home of Glenn & Nola (Harmon) Drake, 2255 59th St. (half mile west of Windsor Manor) at 7:00 pm. Bring your own chairs, beverage, snacks and bug spray.The Class of 1975, will then meet on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the American Legion Hall, 105 R Ave, Vinton the former Last Stop Lounge.

Vinton Graduate named "Woman of Influence"

VINTON TODAY - August 6th, 2025 11:51 am

This article was shared by Joan and Russ Lindberg, parents of Deborah. Deborah is also a Vinton graduate.-By Robyn IrelandCorridor Business JournalDeborah J. Lindberg Gertsen works in a bank, but she is not a banker. She brings 40 years of experience to her position as senior vice president of investments and LPL financial consultant at Cedar Rapids Investment Consulting/Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust in Cedar Rapids.

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