The 4th St. Diner will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the Christmas holiday.   We reopen on Sunday, December 26th.   Our team wishes y

"It's our objective to make the finest handcrafted brews to put Belle Plaine AND Benton County on the Craft Beer Map," said Marty Wittrock. Opening its doors officially this past weekend on Saturday, December 18th, the Benton County Brewing Company, sold out of its canned craft beers in 2 hours - TWICE.

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.

Arnold Motor Supply continued its tradition of collecting toys and donations to support the annual Angel Tree program which assists families Christmas.

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.

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 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.