Another of our small "mom and pop" local businesses that are still open, offering free delivery in town is Tootsies Ice Cream and More!While you can't dine in because of the regulations, you can still take out or have a nice meal delivered to your home!Here are their numbers!Vinton: 319-472-5300La Porte City: 319-342-2746 (if delivery is needed, ask them if they are able to)"We also have a wide variety of Kid’s Meals available along with our $5 Meal Deal options.

Especially at this time, the task of keeping a small business open is a challenge most are unaware of. This week we are able to celebrate the accomplishment of a business that has survived for decades in Vinton.

The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended one income tax withholding deposit due date for certain taxpayers. The change, prompted by COVID-19, is designed to provide flexibility to disrupted businesses.

MenuAs the COVID-19 situation continues to impact our daily lives more and more, we are still here in many of our communities serving our guests. How we serve you today looks different than it did a week ago.

Just a note to let our friends and customers know about our current business situation. We are maintaining regular business hours with the exception of Thursday evenings.

LaGrange Pharmacy is continuing our efforts to reduce and slow the transmission of COVID-19 and has implemented the following policies.1. We have separated our staff into two work groups to hopefully limit the transmission of any potential infection and maintain the ability to take care of our patients.

Farmers Bank and Trust will have their lobby closed until further notice.However, the drive-thru will be open 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and the ATM is also available.

BENTON COUNTYEXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC  WE’RE HERE,BUT OUR DOORS ARE LOCKED.We take  serving Iowansseriously, which is why we are  prioritizing  the health and safety of our  communityand  staff,  and closing our office  until further notice.

In order to better protect our patients, staff, and community, we are significantly reducing our normal in-office traffic flow.    For the next few weeks, we are transitioning to a limited  appointment only  schedule, primarily for eye emergencies.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) needs to assess the impact of the pandemic in Iowa. To assist in these efforts, please complete this survey, developed by the University of Northern Iowa — Institute for Decision Making, to tell us what your business is experiencing and how your business is handling the current crisis.