Health And Fitness
Laugh With Kathy - The Biopsy
Friday, October 5, 2012: You have to have a sense of humor when you walk into a room with a table that has a big hole in the very center, and the tech tells you to climb a ladder and put your right br...
Laugh With Kathy - The Mammogram
Thursday, September 27, 2012: My sweet husband took the day off and came with me to my mammogram appointment. I didn't want to ask him to do this, but it is so nice to have him here. I am nervous... Laugh With Kathy - Finding humor in the journey through breast cancer
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dean and Val have asked me to share some stories from my book Laugh With Kathy, Finding humor in the journey through breast cancer. Each ...
VORC, VPRD showcase bike trails at grand opening
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department and the Vinton Off Road Cyclists (VORC) held a grand opening of the bike trails near Riverside Park on Sunday.
With a variety of trails for different leve... Monte Stiles to share the importance of community efforts in Substance Abuse Prevention, Oct. 5
On October 5th from 2-4pm the Above the Influence Coalition is hold an important presentation with Monte Stiles at the Vinton Pizza Ranch. Monte has served as a state and federal prosecutor and held t... Take care of you: Staying healthy during times of crisis
From the office of David Condry,BCAIC
Natural disasters disrupt lives in significant and unexpected ways including physical and mental health. Floods create a tremendous amount of anxiety and stres...
Local long-term care providers plan All-Day Alzheimer's Awareness Event
Vinton's three long-term care facilities are working together for one goal: to increase awareness and raise funds to enhance the lives of their residents who have been impacted by dementia and Al...
Area crafters helping new breast cancer patient
Two area crafters have begun a fund-raising campaign to help a Vinton woman who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
"Some friends of mine are going through some very tough times," says Justi... All-Day Alzheimer's Event
An All Day Alzheimer Awareness Event will take place Friday, September 30, from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton.
In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness month, come jo...
CR multiple myeloma support group to meet Sept. 8
What: Cedar Rapids Multiple Myeloma Support Group
When: Thursday, September 8, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Mercy Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, Communit...