Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt and I joined forces during the month of April to raise awareness for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. Together we promoted Iowa’s address confidentiality program, Safe at Home and resources available for survivors across the state.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) a Medicare counseling service for Iowans is available at Virginia Gay Hospital, by appointment only.

Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave, Vinton IA. Check-in at the front entrance registration Updated COVID19 Vaccine information: â— CDC’s new recommendations allow an additional updated (bivalent) vaccine dose for adults ages 65 years and older and additional doses for people who are immunocompromised.

It’s just a few beers after work or a night out with friends. No big deal, right? What impact would it have on your friends and family if you didn’t make it back home?Even a little bit of alcohol can impact your reaction time.

What do you think of when you hear the term “impaired driving?” For many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is drinking and then getting behind the wheel.

There will be a FREE seminar entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic located at 504 North 9th Ave.

SHIIP Clinics:    Monday, April 10th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 11th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 14th  , 2023: 9am- 5pm  Monday, April 17th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 18th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 21st  , 2023: 9am- 5pm  Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 28th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP): Medicare counseling services for Iowans.

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave.Vinton, IA Check-in at the front entrance registration desk.  COVID19 Vaccine Clinics:  Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Thursday, April 13th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Monday April 17th , 2023, 9am-1pm : Vaccine Clinic for adults Pfizer/Moderna  *Clinic times are walk in - no appointment needed *Cost: Free *Remember to bring your vaccination card.

The 4th St. Diner will host Fresh Conversations presented by the Linn County Health. The event will be held on April 24, at 12:30 pm at the diner. Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+.