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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 20th, 2024 4:57 pm
The annual Lighted Holiday Parade will be held in downtown Vinton on Thursday, November 21st, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This marks the 17th year for the event. The parade is organized by the local veterans and bring Santa Claus to town for the season. Organizations are invited to participate by decorating a float, adding some lights for the festivities and joining in the fun.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 19th, 2024 9:33 pm
Members of Vinton Unlimited gathered on Tuesday afternoon to welcome another business to the downtown, the Glow Up Boutique. Owner Jordyn Edwards cut the ribbon standing alongside her staff and surrounded by other members of the business community.This Sunday, November 24, would be the perfect time to stop by and check out the new shop during the Holiday Open House in downtown Vinton.
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WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - November 18th, 2024 6:18 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church will host a Live Nativity performance at their location 516 2nd Ave. Vinton.Please join us as our youth along with live animals share the meaning of the Christmas season. Performances will take place in our outside stables on Saturday, December 7 from 5-6 p.m. and again from 6-7 p.m.Luke 2 Mary gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger.
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - November 18th, 2024 11:50 am
On November 17th, 2024 at 4:04 AM a report was received of an alarm at Chelsea Savings Bank, Van Horne.At 3:55 AM the ATM at this location was pulled off its supports by means of a pickup truck. The suspects were unsuccessful at gaining entry to the ATM. The suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement.The truck was later recovered, abandoned nearby and was discovered to have been stolen from Iowa City.
BETTER TOGETHER ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. - November 17th, 2024 2:30 pm
Mark your calendar for the return of Santa Paws!On December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Santa will visit at Better Together. Everyone is welcome from the two to four legged guests from finned or feathered!Stop in for a visit with Santa and get your picture taken for $5 for a 4"X6" print or $15 for a digital copy!Better Together is located at 211 W.
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FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - November 15th, 2024 11:45 am
The Great Bluegrass Herons & Friends Acoustic Christmas Program is the perfect way to welcome the Christmas season! Join us for a Sunday afternoon of songs and stories of the season. Performers will include the Great Bluegrass Herons, The Anderegg Family, Fiddler Joy Ward, Storyteller Meg Merckens and Singer Mary Rathje! Hope to see you there!R
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 14th, 2024 1:29 pm
Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to recognize Michele Schoonover for over four decades of remarkable dedication, passion, and leadership. As an influential leader in healthcare, Michele’s 44-year journey has shaped the hospital’s growth and strengthened healthcare services for the Vinton community and beyond.Michele joined Virginia Gay Hospital in 1980 as a radiology technologist and quickly rose through the ranks, pursuing further education while working full-time.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 13th, 2024 7:26 pm
North Benton Ambulance director Anna Demuth, was nominated for and recognized as the Career EMS Provider of the Year out of the entire state of Iowa. The award is presented to directors who “demonstrated excellence in their work and has gone above and beyond in their service to Iowans.” A ceremony took place on Saturday in Des Moines to recognize Demuth.
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ACT I OF BENTON COUNTY - November 13th, 2024 7:24 pm
ACT I returns with an all-new production of GENEVIEVE’S NUTCRACKER just in time to ring
in your holidays. The production will be onstage at the Palace Theatre November 18-24.
Sponsored by McClure Financial Services, Laura McClure-Fleck, this year’s production
features Sue and Dave Gates reprising their roles as Grandma and Grandpa Baxter, and
seven-year-old newcomers Ayla Neve (Red Cast) and Brynn Oberhoffer (Green Cast) as
granddaughter Genevieve.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 13th, 2024 7:06 pm
World Diabetes Day will be recognized on Thursday, November 14. Join Virginia Gay Hospital and WEAR BLUE on World Diabetes Day, November 14th! Raising Awareness! Approximately 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, which is about 11% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, representing 90% to 95% of all diabetes cases.
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