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.

VPRD to host Circuit Training/Fitness Program

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 24, 2016 7:43 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting is Circuit Training & Fitness program beginning in September and continuing through the month of May at the V/S Middle School weight room (enter through the West doors).

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Shellsburg plans return

VINTON TODAY
August 17, 2016 12:15 pm

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Shellsburg will reopen early next year. The UnityPoint Clinic team was contacted by local contractor, Greg Peacock, with a plan to bring the clinic back to the community.

I Smile: School program may help pay for dental care for VS elementary students

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
August 9, 2016 10:05 pm

As back-to-school time creeps closer, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds parents that oral health is important for a child’s overall health and school readiness.

The parental actions and conversations that help deter substance abuse

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
August 5, 2016 6:16 pm

As kids of all ages get ready for another school year, so too, can parents work to prepare their children to face the pressures, stressors, and risky choices their students may face.

Consumer Advisory Issued for Big G’s Potato Salads

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 26, 2016 10:08 am

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today jointly issued a consumer advisory for potato salads made in and sold by Big G Food Store in Marengo, Iowa.

August WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 25, 2016 8:14 pm

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Online safety tips for parents of teens

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2016 12:00 am

As adults we know our kids don't always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world.