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Cancer claims life of former Cafe de Klos owner Gary Dvorak
Gary Dvorak stands outside the former Legion building as he began building the Cafe de Klos in 2011.
The man who turned a burned-out shell of a landmark into a beautiful downtown Vinton building has died.
Gary Dvorak, who bought the remains of the Vinton Post 57 Legion Hall and turned it into his second Cafe de Klos restaurant, died on Dec. 17, after a long battle with cancer. The ultimate gift
By Tressa Walton
Every year there is the ONE gift that everyone needs to receive - this year it's the gift of keeping your family together. We raise our families, protect our families and try to keep our families safe from harm. There is one unexpected serious event in life that has the potential of causing serious, if not irreversible consequences to a family and that's the need for long term care over an extended period.
Arnold Motor toy drive helps many
The Arnold Motor Supply Toy Drive was another success this year, as many customers brought in items to place under the tree at the auto parts store. Staff members recently donated all of the toys to the local Angel Tree program. On the Hill: New business to hold holiday open house, Sunday
A Holiday Open House will take place at a new business,"On The Hill,"Sunday Dec. 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1499 58th St Garrison, (the intersection of Highways 218 & 8.
Refreshments will include Wassail and Lemon Lavender cake balls. Customers will recieve a little gift with with purchase of$20or more. Metal sculptures will be 20% off. New shipment of our soft, warm alpaca socks are in. News from Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University
Attendees of the2018 Driftless Region Beef Conferencewill learn about molds in crops and mycotoxins in feed from experts Alison Robertson of Iowa State University and Trevor Smith of the University of Guelph, Belgium.Cost for the Jan. 25-26 event is $85 when registered by midnight, Jan. 12.
Iowa Beef Center was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state's beef cattle industry.
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Super Dollar store closing announced; building for sale
After nearly two decades of providing items for $1 ech to local customers, The Super Dollar store in Vinton will close, but employees who spoke to Vinton Today said the company representatives who informed them of the closing did not give a closing date. The building has also been listed for sale.
The Vinton store is one of many in Iowa and Illinois with announced closings.
VU seeking volunteers for 2018 Ambassador program
By Melissa Schwan, Vinton Unlimited
am·bas·sa·dor
a person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
synonyms: campaigner, representative, promoter, champion, supporter, backer, booster
Vinton Unlimited isseeking energetic volunteers to be part of our new ambassador program we will be rolling out in 2018. Duties of the ambassadorsmayinclude attending ribbon cuttings or grand opening ceremonies, touring interviewees or spouses around Vinton and taking part in Ambassador Ambush business visits.
Sweet Cakes by Kelly: New bakery opens on K Avenue
Sweet-toothed area residents will be happy to learn that a former health food store is now a bakery.
Sweet Cakes by Kelly opened last Friday, in time for the Holiday Open House.
Kelly Fuchs used to run a similar business in Dysart, and is now baking cakes, cookies and other treats at 208 N K Avenue, next to Tootsie's Ice Cream and More. The Healthy Hut was formerly in the building. Stocking Stuffer from the Iowa State Fair
Only 261 days until Opening Day of the 2018 Iowa State Fair and for the first time, you can get Opening Day Admission tickets for only $4! That's more than a 66% savings off regular admission. A deal this low doesn't last long, get your $4 Opening Day admission ticket on Cyber Monday from 8:00 a.m. to midnight atwww.iowastatefair.org. Be the first to enjoy new foods and free entertainment, visit the butter cow, see new baby animals and enjoy the brand new Grandstand stage at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.