Business

Vinton selected as site for summer forum on downtown development

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center assists communities around the state in revitalizing their downtowns or commercial districts. ...

The Mall is open as Ender continues work on building

The Mall is open now, while work continues on the building. The Mall @ RJ Ender Computers is open now, although RJ continues to work on the building, making room for more businesses to share their unique items. "We are trying to offer niche items t...

4th St. Diner News

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 ag...

Total Balance 100-Day Squat Challenges raises $2,575 for E.I. Honor Flight

Squat Challenge:Julie Lessig gave Honor Flight reps George Rickey & Jim Cerveny the $2,575 raised. Total Balance kicked off 2016 with the 100 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE. The entrance fee and any donations collected went to help support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights, a non-profit organization...

Barber FixIt: New owner offers sales, rental and service

Leon Barber will offer mower and equipment sales, service and rental at Barber FixIt Despite cold, windy weather that discouraged customers from test-driving the zero-turn mowers, Leon and Cindy Barber held a successful open house at Barber Fix-It, the lawn mower/outdoor equipment ...

\'What does a photo mean to you?\' Local studio begins new contest

What does a photo mean? A local studio is offering a contest to let area residents answer that question. Kendra Spencer of KLP photography explains: "Here at KLP, community means e...

East-Central Iowa REC and CIPCO Launch Utility-Scale Solar Generation in Urbana

East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC) is part of Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) utility-scale solar project which is the largest in the state. The Urbana Solar Acr...

Vinton Landscaper Joins Green Farmstead Partner program

Arbor Care LLC of Vinton has been designated a participating landscape professional in the Green Farmstead Partner program. The on-farm environmental initiative promotes the planning and insta...

VU Seeking Summer Intern

The Vinton Unlimited Community Development Internship Opportunity application window closes in one week. We are looking for fun, energetic individuals to help with community event planning, market...

Job Fair connects local employers to job seekers

Lana Elwick answers employment questions about the Vinton Lutheran Home during the Job Fair. Dozens of local job seekers, from high school students looking for part-time work to new residents looking for their first job in Vinton, gathered at the Skate Center, where several local businesse...