Business
Re-Opening Anniversary on April 18th:
The 4th St. Diner will be holding a Re-Opening Anniversary on April 18th. There will be the following:Blood Pressure Clinic 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.10 Cent Bingo for On-Site Meal Participants starts at 12:15 pm.1 Surprise Grab Bag for all On-Site Meal Participants.Reserve your seat to help us celebrate!Reservations can be made starting April 14th.
Secretary Naig Issues Statement on WOTUS Court Decision
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement after the court's decision today on the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:“The court’s decision to grant an injunction on the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States rule is very welcome news for Iowa agriculture. This rule is too broad, too burdensome, too intrusive and far too costly.
Ehlinger’s Express' quick remodel, if you blinked, you missed it!
Ehlinger's Express made a huge investment on behalf of the community. In a statement, the business said that they made a $300,000 investment on behalf of its customers, and the citizens of Vinton and Benton County. On March 27th Ehlinger’s began demolition of the car wash bays, removing the gas pumps and had those shut down for around a week.The pumps have the latest technology and security features and expanded their fuel offerings to include E15 in support of Iowa’s Ag industry. Opal & Hazel's now offering Wood Fired Mac & Cheese!
April is here and so is the unpredictable weather! But we live in Iowa, so that is expected!Our season is in full swing now and we are excited to be back to our "normal"! 2023 is CRAZY busy for us this year with private event catering including weddings, graduations and birthday parties. Watch for us back at Millstream Brewing Co. ASAC Patient Success Story
A Mother's TransformationVictoria decided she needed to make changes to provide a better life for her unborn child and was admitted into the Heart of Iowa residential treatment program on 3/03/2021. In the beginning, she started using Meth by way of smoking it and then, later on, became addicted to using it via IV. She also experienced some mental health issues and received assistance with managing it and she experienced domestic violence in previous relationships, including the one with her unborn child’s father.
4th St. Diner April Menu
We are celebrating the re-opening of the dining room with special activities. Join us if you can. Re-Opening Anniversary on April 18th:Blood Pressure Clinic 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.10 Cent Bingo for On-Site Meal Participants starts at 12:15 pm.1 Surprise Grab Bag for all On-Site Meal Participants.Reserve your seat to help us celebrate!Reservations can be made starting April 14th.
Take the Party Bus to your next Event
Tyler and Delaney Annis operate a party bus business called T&D Party Wagon. The party bus/transporation service is based out of Urbana. "We have always wanted to start our own business and thought of the fun idea of party buses! We hope to meet a lot of new and fun people along the way and hope our buses can help people make memories that last a lifetime!" they said. Kirkwood, IowaWORKS to Offer Career Consultants in Benton County
Select dates available for walk-in appointments over the next few months VINTON, Iowa (March 15, 2023)–Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS are partnering to make career consultants available to the people of Benton County to help them with their career and training goals. Members of the public will be able to take advantage of walk-in appointments on select dates over the next few months.
Las Lomitas Mexican Grill plans to reopen in new location
UpdatedLas Lomitas Mexican Grill released a short statement concerning the closing and possible reopening of their business in Vinton. The business had been located in the former Pizza Hut location and had been renting from the property owner. The business is looking at the possibility of relocating to 202 W. 4th St. the same location as the La Reyna restaurant.