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Van Horne, Urbana and Atkins Family Medical Clinics closed or closing early

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - March 16th 2026 10:35 am

Van Horne & Urbana Family Medical Clinics are closed today due to the weather.Atkins is closing at 4pm.

4th St. Diner Meal site is closed today

4TH ST. DINER - March 16th 2026 10:32 am

Due to the weather, the 4th St. Diner meal site is closed today.

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Delayed garbage pick up for those on the Monday schedule

CITY OF VINTON - March 15th 2026 5:56 pm

You might want to share this one around Facebook and other social media…From the City of Vinton :Due to forecasted snow & extreme winds, Monday’s residential curbside trash & recycling pickup will be MOVED to Thursday (March 19).

Snow emergency -Update – Snow emergency cancelled!

CITY OF VINTON - March 15th 2026 5:47 pm

Update – Snow emergency cancelled!City of Vinton : Snow Emergency in effect 6pm Sunday until 7am on Tuesday. All parked vehicles must be removed from public streets during this time unless announcement is made that the snow emergency no longer exists. (City Code 69.13)

Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck This St. Patrick's Day

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU (GTSB - March 14th 2026 10:54 am

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) wants drivers to remember: Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck.St. Patrick’s Day is known for its themed celebrations, but the parades and festivities often lead to higher levels of alcohol consumption. While most Iowans celebrate safely, impaired driving is still a present danger, especially around holidays.

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VGH: Recognized with Excellence in Healthcare Award and Industry's Best

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - March 14th 2026 10:54 am

Virginia Gay Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star facility in Emergency Department Services and Outpatient Services for Overall Quality of Care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement, and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Bob Black & Banjoy on March 15

FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - March 13th 2026 10:24 am

Bob Black and Banjoy will be in Garrison to celebrate St Patrick's Day, Bluegrass style, with some lively Irish tunes, songs and sing-alongs, featuring Joy Ward on the fiddle! Be ready for some great music and some delicious refreshments! Hope to see you there!Refreshments will be provided by the Garrison LibraryJoin us on Sunday, March 15th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pmAdmission $15, children free!Farmers Mercantile Hall is located at 100 W Main St.

'Return to Roots' March 13th with an Evening with Red Cedar Chamber Music

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - March 13th 2026 10:21 am

Return to RootsMiera Kim, violinCarey Bostian, cello Red Cedar Express (2016) • Michael KimberDuo Concertant No. 1 • Anton StamitzLove Notes (2025) • Jerry OwenDuo, Op. 7 • Zoltán Kodály We’re feeling nostalgic. Join us for this program of works for violin and cello. Two of the four works on the program are by living composers, both former composers-in-residence.

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Sanders named as Ms. Wrestler at 16th Annual Dan Gable Awards

FAREWAY STORES - March 11th 2026 6:10 pm

Article Thumbnail. 2026 Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the Year, Chloe Sanders with Dan Gable

Fareway Stores, Inc., In partnership with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWOCA), IA Wrestle and Iowa Corn is proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2026 Dan Gable Mr. & Ms. Wrestler of the Year Awards. Now in its 16th year, the program continues its tradition of recognizing Iowa’s most outstanding high school wrestlers—both girls and boys—across all classes.

Candidate list increases for Benton County Primaries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - March 10th 2026 2:40 pm

Article Thumbnail. Gina Edler with Lexa Spiedel, who will run for re-election for Benton County Recorder Photo submitted

The list of candidates continu to grow for Benton County. As of Tuesday afternoon, more candidates have turned in their paperwork for the Primary race in June!County Board of SupervisorsTim Bird, (R) Bethany Hantz (R)Tracy Seeman (R)TreasurerMelinda Schoettmer (R)Joy Wieditz (R)RecorderLexa Spiedel (R)County AttorneyRay Lough (R)Those who would like to be on the ballot to fill open seats in November must submit their paperwork between Monday, March 2, 2026, and March 20th at 5:00 p.

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