Business

Long Term Care

Long-Term Care, that scary phrase no one wants to talk about. I think part of the reason that people are scared of the words Long Term Care is because it is associated with the end or our lives an...

Take the Vinton Bakery survey...please

A person with bakery experience is interested in Vinton as a new location. Would you give them a hand by taking the Vinton bakery survey? Responses are completely anonymous. The goal of this ...

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...

Local documentary maker earns Outstanding Partner Award from IWGA

Producer Brad Johnson of Wine Diamonds accepts the Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year Award. DES MOINES — The Wine Diamonds Film Team has been named the Iowa Wine Growers Association’s Outstanding Industry Partner for 2016. Producer Brad Johnson was presented the awa...

\'Colonel\' Rundlett graduates from World Wide College of Auctioneering

Dakota Rundlett of Vinton is among recent World Wide Auctioneering College grads. Earning the honorary title of "Colonel," Dakota W. Rundlett Vinton graduated recently from World Wide College of Auctioneering, (a.k.a. Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering). Ru...

Shopko opens in Vinton

1st customer: Cale Butts made the very first purchase at Shopko today, from clerk Lori Polesky. Young Cale Butts made a bit of Vinton retail history this morning when shortly after 9 a.m. he became the first person to ever make a purchase at the new Shopko Hometown Vinton store. Clerk Lori P...

McDonald's to celebrate renovation with After 5, Family Fun Day

The Vinton McDonald’s will be celebrating its renovation with a variety of events over the next several days. On Thursday, Vinton Unlimited members are invited for an After Hours event f...

Community Development Internship Opportunity

Vinton Unlimited is looking for a summer intern to help with community event planning, marketing, social media and office management. Must be a good communicator in both written and verbal communi...

Upcoming Benton County Action Academy

We missed YOU at our Action Academy Kickoff; but don’t worry, there is still time to participate! Benton Development Group, Vinton Unlimited and Belle Plaine Community Development hosted...

Shopko doors to open March 13; Grand Opening set for March 25

Shopko employees have been busy stocking the shelves with the opening just days away. Construction crews are putting their final touches on the project as the Vinton Alco becomes the Vinton Shopko Hometown. Store officials plan to open on Sunday, March 13, in what they call a &q...