Why would someone choose to live in Vinton?

KURT KARR
December 21, 2011 12:44 pm

If you are a resident of Vinton and someone engaged in strengthening our community, the headline sentence may have caused some irritation. “Everyone” knows why we choose to live here.

Warm up with a bowl of soup!

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2011 9:47 am

To see all offerings by Peppy's Ice Cream, click here! Don't forget to check out gift baskets from Peppy's for those never ending

Kirkwood Purchases site for Regional Center in Linn County

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
December 14, 2011 11:02 am

  College gets valued purchase from an industry partner   Kirkwood Community College has agreed in principal on a purchase of a building for its new regional education center in Linn County.

Countdown to Holiday Shopping

CAROL KERNER
December 13, 2011 5:20 pm

  Retail stores across the country have begun the annual countdown to the holiday season. Brush up on these holiday shopping tips to help you spread holiday cheer without ruining your finances for the New Year.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

STACIE GORKOW
December 12, 2011 5:18 pm

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.

Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by January 13

RHONDA SAUNDERS
December 12, 2011 5:16 pm

  Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) should submit applications to their local USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office by Jan.

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZED AS A TOP PERFORMER

CAROL KERNER
December 12, 2011 5:00 pm

  Robert Ritscher received the Benton County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines on December 7, 2011.

East-Central Iowa REC Awarded $8.4 million Grant

LISA FRANCK, ECI REC
December 12, 2011 4:54 pm

  East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative has been awarded an $8,436,237 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to rebuilt 246 miles of distribution lines throughout the utility’s service territory.

IRAs – More Than Retirement Savings

CAROL KERNER
December 2, 2011 5:39 pm

  IRAs are traditionally thought of as a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. But did you know they can also help you with some of life’s big purchases, all while you continue to save for retirement? You may withdraw your money from an IRA at anytime; however, a 10 percent tax penalty may apply if you are younger than age 59½.

Online Showcase offering special deals at Vinton businesses

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2011 11:57 am

     The online version of the Vinton Showcase is now offering a variety of special deals at participating area business. Click HERE for this week's specials.