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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, Monday through Friday. A choice of salads are available Monday – Friday on site. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse (regardless of age) is $3.

4th St. Diner News

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, Monday through Friday. A choice of salads are available Monday – Friday on site. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse (regardless of age) is $3.

Give the gift of membership to the Benton County Historical Society

Having problems deciding what to give to that person who says they have everything? How about purchasing them a membership to the Benton County Historical Society. Membership are only $20.00 a year and as a benefit members will receive discounted tickets to programs throughout the year. Send the person's name, address, and email with your check and your contact information.

What Should You Plant? Corn or Forage? Schriefer to offer advice in sessions

   Fields are not created equal, or at least that’s what Gene Schriefer, University of Wisconsin Extension Ag Agent for Iowa County, says.  Schriefer says that every acre of soil within a field is not created equal but yield maps are a useful tool for determining the best use for specific fields.  He will be discussing how to use yield maps for crop planning at a breakout session at the Driftless Region Beef Conference in Dubuque, IA, on January 22 & 23, 2015.

Claire Riffey joins Nancy's Barber Parlor

Even as a young girl, Claire Riffey loved to do other people's hair.  Now, the 2012 Vinton-Shellsburg graduate has begun assisting clients with their hair cutting and coloring needs at Nancy's Barber Parlor.  Nancy Albert relocated her business to Mike's Sales and Service at 1108 West 8th Street, where the salon is set up on the west end of the building, facing Highway 218.

Schwan's begins IBSSS Alumni Association Fund-Raiser

Schwan’s and the Iowa Braille School Alumni Association have begun a fund-raising campaign to help provide education and support to the youth and young adults who are blind/visually impaired and also help raise funds for the Alumni Association. When you're ordering to contribute to our fundraiser, please keep in mind that the order MUST be placed online, or over the phone.

Farmers Bank Open House: Refreshements and $2 church donation program

The annual Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton Holiday Open House takes place from 8:30 to 5:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 5.  Customers can enjoy refreshments, and Santa Claus will come at 3:30 p.m. to greet children.  The bank is also offering customers a chance to sign their church up for a $2 donation. 

LaGrange announces plans to add office/school supplies, small appliances

As the Vinton business community adjusts to the impending closing of the local Alco store, many merchants are making some changes. One of those is LaGrange Pharmacy, where Dan LaGrange would like customers to know what changes they may see in the near future. "In an effort to better serve the residents of Vinton and the surrounding areas LaGrange Pharmacy is doing some rearranging,” says Dan.

Permit To Carry Class, Dec. 16

A course for Iowans to obtain their Permit to Carry Weapons has been scheduled in the area. The four hour course covers handgun safety, gun handling, carry options, situational awareness, interaction with law enforcement, use of force, and state and federal laws. The course teaches students how to be safe and efficient with a firearm for personal protection.

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, Monday through Friday.  A choice of salads are available Monday – Friday on site.