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Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Sunday thru Friday. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their accompanying spouse (regardless of age) is $3.25 for the meal. Individuals who are not yet 60 are WELCOME but need to pay $4.25 directly to the site manager for their meal. If you are just coming for the activity, the suggested contribution is $1.

4th STREET DINER NEWS   4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761   Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Sunday thru Friday. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their accompanying spouse (regardless of age) is $3.

Many people don’t realize the Midwest is emerging as one of the hottest new frontiers of wine.  A new feature length documentary film will explore the challenges, opportunities and struggles of building a new wine region in the heartland and producers are excited to launch a major fundraising campaign today, lasting through April and May.

Urbana-based Clickstop has recently expanded its workforce with new employees joining the company’s flagship brand, US Cargo Control in the areas of sales, manufacturing, warehouse, and operations. Shaun Bonner and Eric Japanga have joined the Sales Team, speaking with customers calling for information about products and placing orders.

Denny Gardemann has recently completed the 5-hour agent certification class and is now an authorized independent agent for Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa.  Denny can offer individual, family, Medicare Supplement as well as group insurance to large and small businesses.  Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is now offering a variety of plans with rich benefits and competitive premiums.

As part of his ongoing commitment to providing valued service to Farm Bureau Financial Services customers, Farm Bureau agent Randy Stein, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF has recently been recognized as a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table.  This prestigious honor is only given when an MDRT member has met the top producing level of requirements for 10 years.

  It’s been 1 year since Ashley Hesson took over Vinton Trophy & Awards from previous owners Lee & Barb Smith, who operated the business for 27 of the 30 years of its existence. Despite the anniversary landing on Friday the 13th, it’s a day worth celebrating! What has the year produced? Well, other than a HUGE amount of wisdom gleaned from Lee and Barb about the various intricacies of running a successful awards and engraving business…  Characters engraved: 26,677  Trophies constructed: 514  Plaques produced: 163  Medals made: 836    While the Vinton-Shellsburg Schools, Virginia Gay Hospital, and Vinton Parks & Recreation Department are frequent (and much appreciated!) customers, the largest portion of business comes from various individuals and small businesses who request unique jobs.

During March 22-28, 2015, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will celebrate the land-grant mission of putting the university’s research and resources to work throughout the state of Iowa. “Iowa State University is your lifelong partner,” said Cathann Kress, vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach. “Iowa State educates more college-age Iowa students than any other university.

  Coots Materials Company, Vinton, Iowa employees were recognized at the Iowa Limestone Producers Association's 70th Annual Convention recently held in Iowa City.    Coots Materials employees operating in Plant #1 and #2 were honored for working the entire year of 2014 without a lost-time accident.

Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Sunday thru Friday. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their accompanying spouse (regardless of age) is $3.25 for the meal. Individuals who are not yet 60 are WELCOME but need to pay $4.25 directly to the site manager for their meal. If you are just coming for the activity, the suggested contribution is $1.