John's Qwik Stop to include food franchise when it reopens in new building

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2016 2:11 pm

Work continues on the new John's Qwik Stop building and John Ketchen is finalizing negotiations with a couple of franchises that will operate a small food service operation in the new gas station when it opens.

Vinton Popcorn Project to soon offer caramel corn; makes connection with past

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2016 10:13 am

There’s a new aroma wafting from the popcorn room at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, and an old association helping the entrepreneurs continue their success.

Boom Fest Vendors wanted! VU accepting applications for August 27 event

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
January 28, 2016 10:12 am

Applications are now available for the 7th Annual Boom-Fest celebration held in conjunction with the 10th Annual Boomtown fireworks show.

Action Academy: Economic development groups plan nine sessions with SBDC

EMILY UPAH, BDG
January 27, 2016 10:45 am

Benton Development Group, Vinton Unlimited and Belle Plaine Community Development have partnered with the Small Business Development Center to bring a series of engaging educational opportunities to Benton County for our small business community.

Shopko in Vinton: Work under way; company seeks customer service teammates

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2016 7:39 pm

While there is no official update from the Shopko company on the planned opening of the store in Vinton, work is under way at the former Alco building.

Benton County Community Foundation introduces new look

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2016 12:43 pm

The Benton County Community Foundation has introduced a new logo. The Benton County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), and the new look is part of CFNEIA’s release of its new brand and redesigned website.

BDG to elect officers and set action priorities

EMILY UPAH, BDG
January 15, 2016 2:31 pm

Benton Development Group will hold their monthly Board of Directors meeting on January 27th at 7:00pm at the Van Horne Community Center and you are encouraged to attend.

Holiday Punch Card wrap-up; winners listed

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
January 7, 2016 10:13 pm

The ‘Holiday Lights’ punch card promotion has officially wrapped up! During our promotion, almost 1,300 completed cards were turned in! That’s a lot of folks shopping local if you ask me! We look forward to bringing you this promotion again for the 2016 holiday season but in the meantime please toss any cards you may have left over.

2105: Another successful year for Benton Development Group

EMILY UPAH, BDG
December 31, 2015 12:35 pm

As we reflect on 2015, Benton Development Group is able to reminisce on the  progress and preparation for future growth that has been established this past year.

Double punches Saturday and Sunday; card promotion ends Christmas Eve

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
December 17, 2015 11:50 am

Get DOUBLE PUNCHES on your ‘holiday lights’ punch card this weekend! Saturday, December 19 & Sunday, December 20. It is the PERFECT opportunity to wrap up your holiday shopping in Vinton! The ‘holiday lights’ punch card promotion ends on December 24.