Folks in Vinton are accustomed to seeing the Monkeytown vans making deliveries.  But on Wednesday afternoon, the vans were parked because the drivers were busy making an extra special delivery, on foot, to the Benton County Food Pantry.

The members of the Vinton Kiwanis met at The Pizza Ranch for their weekly meeting Tuesday at noon. But after eating, the members moved their meeting to the Vinton Municipal Electrical Utility.

By Marcy Horst Palace Manager Last Sunday night, regular movie-goer Bud Maynard offered me a $100 donation in exchange for the “Wimpy Kid” movie poster.

Clean out the closets and shake out the rug, its spring cleaning time. This year make an effort to clear out the clutter from your finances. Here are a few tips to help you simplify.

Monday, April 19 - Ham Balls, Sweet Potatoes, Almond Green Beans, Lemon Pudding/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, April 20 - Pork Roast, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Blonde Brownies Wednesday, April 21 -Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Mixed Veggie, Carrot Cake Thursday, April 22 - Salisbury Steak, Potato O'Brein, Beets, Texas Sheet Cake Friday, April 23 - Beef Roast, Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,Carrots/Peas, Blueberry Delight Senior Dining starts at Noon Must RSVP 24 hours in advance at 319-472-2060 $5.

The new 11th Street, from Highway 218 (North K Avenue) west past the new Cobblestone Inn & Suites hotel, is due for completion at about the same time as the hotel: June 1.

The Prom Night event at Nature's Corner was a chance for the flower shop at the corner of A Avenue and Fourth Street to display its selection of prom boutonieres, and the many combinations of flowers, colors and accessories that can personalize each purchase.

Veterinarian Alice Timmerman and her staff welcomed visitors and received congratulations and well-wishes from  many in the community during the open house Saturday morning at the Vinton-Urbana Veterinary Hospital along Highway 150 north of Vinton.

    For companies looking to build diversity and economic opportunity, an April 29 program at Kirkwood Community College will offer a host of tools and ideas.

Monday, April 12   Lasagna, Toss Sald, Bread and Butter, Pie Tuesday, April 13  Beef Tenderknit, Hasbrown Casserole, Lima Beans, Cake Wednesday, April 14 Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy, Asparagus, Pumpkin Pie Thursday, April 15 Pork Roast, Boiled Potatoes, Peas, Cherry Delight Friday, April Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, California Medley, Cinnamon Bake, Apples Senior Dining starts at Noon Must RSVP 24 hours in advance at 319-472-2060 $5.