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The Storey Kenworthy Foundation for Giving is honored to announce the five recipients of the 2021 grant program in the amount of $5,000 each. These include:Hope Ministries, Des MoinesHouse of Hope, WaterlooIowa Homeless Youth Centers, Des MoinesIowa Safe Schools, Des MoinesSiouxland Mental Health, Sioux CityThese organizations were selected by Storey Kenworthy employees based on their applications and alignment with the core giving priorities outlined of Abuse & Violence Prevention; Children & Education; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Mental Health Awareness & Services.

Locally produced, award winning wines will be available for purchase at an Open House located at the Vinton Country Club. There will be a wine tasting at 6:00 p.m. in the upper lounge. The event will take place on Saturday, December 18 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running until 9:00 p.m.The Vinton Country Club is located at 314 No. 9th Ave. in Vinton.

We will be open at our location, 2894 61st Street Lane on Saturday, November 27 from 10am - 4pm.We will have 5 wines available to taste and purchase.Finally Bottled...Petite Pearl!Petite Pearl is our barrel-aged Dry Red Wine. This wine has won numerous awards and was high scoring wine 2 years ago at the Iowa State Fair.We will also have our dry white, a dry red and 2 sweet whites available.

As the holiday season approaches, we’re all looking forward to celebrating with those closest to us. But even with the warmth of holiday cheer, there’s no avoiding the cold weather that comes with winter in Iowa. At Alliant Energy, we’re committed to providing the safe and reliable service families depend on to heat their homes. While it’s our mission to deliver affordable energy service to customers, increased fuel prices are predicted to impact heating bills over the next several months.

It's the time of year when you search for that perfect gift. The gift that would mean the world to your loved ones. Something that might be a keepsake for generations. It might be hanging on your wall in a cheap frame or sitting on a shelf collecting dust. While it's uncertain if your gift, the one you HOPE is the right one, will even arrive on time I've found the perfect solution.

Friday the 19th, we are in Vinton at Bobbins & Boards starting at 5 pm. The featured specialty will be "OH Grinder"Saturday the 20th, we are back in Robins in the East parking lot of Twin Pines Baptist Church starting at 5 pm. The featured specialty will be "2 Pigs in a Pickle"Pre-orders for both days are available.Contact Us: Annette Merchant

 UFG Insurance is proud to announce New Jersey agent Doris “Dee” Zampella and Cedar Rapids employee Kelly Thomas as the 2021 winners of its prestigious Scotty McIntyre, Jr. Go Beyond Award. The annual accolade honors the legacy of former UFG leader (and son of company founder) Scotty McIntyre, Jr., whose firm belief in going beyond to help those in need still echoes in company culture today.

Both Tootsie's restaurant locations will be donating 10% of the sales on Friday, November 12 - Sunday, November 14, to their respective ambulance services.In Vinton, the North Benton proceeds will be utilized for training opportunities and the purchase of equipment.