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Pourville will be closing on January 1 to relocate to a different location as the building has been sold. Dandeena Schadle, owner of Pourville said that there are plans to find a new location and reopen as soon as someting suitable can be found."Thank you for your support over the years," Schadle said, "We look forward to seeing you again when we r

Arnold Motor Supply continued its tradition of collecting toys and donations to support the annual Angel Tree program which assists families Christmas. This year marks the 36th year that the business has lent Santa a hand through the generosity of the community. Koop's Automotive will also continue to collect toys for area children to enjoy this Christmas season through the 20th.

Fareway Stores, Inc. today announced cash bonuses to all hourly employees for going above and beyond during an uncertain 2021. Bonuses will be paid to all hourly employees company wide. The bonuses range up to $500 per employee and will impact more than 10,000 frontline staff members. The Fareway corporate office will distribute the bonuses to qualifying employees on Thursday, December 16.

Where are we in December? 12-3 La Porte City Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (main street) at 5pm 12-10 Bobbins & Boards in Vinton at 5pm 12-11 Urbana City Hall at 5pm 12-17 Roy’s Hometown Grocery in Shellsburg at 5pm 12-18 TBD 12-21 Private Party in Vinton (all dates and times are subject to change due to weather) Staff Highlight- Wesley Mott As our youngest team member, Wes, provides a shot of energy to all of us whenever he is around.

Fareway locations conducting round-up at the register, taking unwrapped toy donationsFareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps on their annual Toys for Tots campaign. The program aims to deliver hope to children in-need during the holiday season. All Fareway store locations are conducting a round-up campaign, where customers can round-up to the next whole dollar on their grocery purchase or make an additional contribution.

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.