Laugh With Kathy - The Biopsy

VINTON TODAY
October 5, 2016 12:00 am

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 breast in the hole.

Laugh With Kathy - The Mammogram

VINTON TODAY
October 4, 2016 12:00 am

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.

Laugh With Kathy - Finding humor in the journey through breast cancer

VINTON TODAY
October 3, 2016 12:00 am

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.

VORC, VPRD showcase bike trails at grand opening

VINTON TODAY
October 3, 2016 12:00 am

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.

Monte Stiles to share the importance of community efforts in Substance Abuse Prevention, Oct. 5

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2016 12:00 am

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 the position as an assistant U.

Take care of you: Staying healthy during times of crisis

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2016 12:00 am

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 stress for those affected both directly and indirectly.

Local long-term care providers plan All-Day Alzheimer's Awareness Event

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2016 12:00 am

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 Alzheimer's Disease.

Area crafters helping new breast cancer patient

VINTON TODAY
September 12, 2016 12:00 am

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 Justin Meredith.

All-Day Alzheimer's Event

VINTON TODAY
September 8, 2016 12:00 am

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 join the Vinton Lutheran Home, Windsor Manor, and Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab to honor those who once suffered or currently suffer from Alzheimer's Disease.

CR multiple myeloma support group to meet Sept. 8

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2016 10:11 am

What:  Cedar Rapids Multiple Myeloma Support Group   When:  Thursday, September 8,  6:30 - 8:00 pm   Where:  Mercy Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, Community Room,   701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids Speaker:  Sue Enright, Midwest Coordinator for the International Myeloma Foundation   Topic:    The latest updates of the IMF on research for MM cancer and highlights of their website.