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FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - June 16th, 2025 11:11 am
Folk Blues legend Dave Moore will join forces with Folk/Americana artist Ryne Doughty in a show featuring two of Iowa's top singer-songwriters!Dave Moore is known for his elegant songwriting and instrumental prowess on blues guitar, button accordion and harmonica. He is a Red House Records recording artist and has made several apperances on A Prairie Home Companion.
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - June 12th, 2025 5:38 pm
Our library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitted blocks and we are so pleased with the results. Thank you to volunteers Cheryl and Donna for helping to make our Community Quilt come to life!Stop in to take a
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VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - June 11th, 2025 9:57 pm
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is proud to announce that it has received a Zero Deficiency rating on its most recent survey conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. This designation reflects full compliance with all state regulations and the highest standards of care and service in long-term care.Achieving a Zero Deficiency Survey is a significant accomplishment that highlights the exceptional work of the entire team at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab.
VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - June 11th, 2025 12:19 pm
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VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - June 11th, 2025 9:39 am
We believe every child deserves access to healthy food.LINK TO: https://hhs.iowa.gov/healthy-kids-iowaHEALTHY KIDS IOWA LOCATIONSVGH Sponsoring at Benton Community SchoolsJune 26th; July 17th; August 7th – 4-7PM600 1st St, Van Horne, IA 52346Near Gym DoorsHEALTHY KIDS IOWA LOCATIONSVGH Sponsoring at Vinton Shellsburg SchoolsJune 26th; July 17th; August 7th – 4-7PM210 W 21st StBack of School Parking Lot (East side of school)Vinton, IA 52349Healthy Kids IowaBrought to you by Virginia Gay Hospital and Your Local SchoolsNo ID.
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VINTON TODAY - June 11th, 2025 9:26 am
Leadership Iowa, Iowa’s premier issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business
and Industry (ABI) Foundation, has named Susan Judkins from Clive, Iowa, as the recipient of its annual
Leadership for Iowa Award. Susan will be honored on June 12 at ABI’s Taking Care of Business Conference
in Council Bluffs.The daughter of Keith and Kathie Ervin, Susan grew up in Vinton and graduated from Washington High School as a member of the class of 1976.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - June 10th, 2025 11:16 am
At 9:00 a.m. the weekly Benton County Board of Supervisor meeting was called to order with all supervisors present: Bruce Volz, Tracy Seeman and Ron Tippett. The meeting was called to order with the agenda, minutes and claims approved. Mark Erickson presented for approval an order to authorize the chairman to sign the East Central Iowa Council of Government (ECICOG) purchase of service contract for FY 26 for Benton County Transportation.
IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION - June 10th, 2025 10:16 am
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has welcomed two Iowa State University students as summer interns. Alley Odland of Webster City, Iowa, will gain hands-on experience in promotions and communications, while Josh Wiley of Walker, Iowa, will gain hands-on experience in outreach and legislative engagement as part of IPPA’s efforts to support future leaders in the pork industry.
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PINK HEALS EASTERN IOWA - June 8th, 2025 10:40 pm
Join Pink Heals Eastern Iowa as it takes off for another Benefit Ride on Saturday, July 12. The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar with registration at 10:00 a.m. and kickstands up at 11:00 a.m.Bikes - $15 - 1 Person $20 - Couples $20Everything else with a motor - $15The schedule:Bohemian Blonde - ClutierPhat's Pub and Grum - Brandon *food availableWolfy's Wapsi Outback - QuasquetonBrogan's Pub and Grub - PaloPearl St.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - June 8th, 2025 10:21 pm
The Benton County Courthouse Clock is officially HOME!The clock arrived in Vinton at about 7:15 p.m. With the help of Benton County Supervisor, Tracy Seeman and his son Trevor as well as Justin Birker and the clock's restoration professional Rory Demesy, the clock made the trek from the north side of the courthouse, to the west entrance. The clock itself was painstakingly secured in its trailer for the trip from Minneapolis to these doors.
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