Indicators of Human Trafficking

HOMELAND SECURITY
April 26, 2021 4:45 pm

Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. Here are some common indicators to help recognize human trafficking.

Mississippi Valley Blood Drive at Shellsburg Legion Thursday, April 29

SHELLSBURG TODAY
April 22, 2021 2:50 pm

The Shellsburg Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive hosted by the Mississippi Valley Blood Center.  The blood drive will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Legion Hall, 114 Main St SW.

Help for Kids who Stutter is as Close as Your Library

VINTON TODAY
April 19, 2021 6:18 pm

Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids By Kids, a DVD in English and Spanish starring kids who stutter, available at most public libraries or through interlibrary loan.

Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa Celebrates the 50th Year

BETTER TOMORROWS ECI
April 13, 2021 4:28 pm

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Week of the Young Child.  This annual celebration is sponsored by the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC) to promote the importance of early childhood education.

Benton-Iowa Decat & CPPC: Flourishing Families

BENTON IOWA DECAT & CPPC
April 13, 2021 12:31 am

Below is a link to the Benton-Iowa Decat & Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC): Flourishing Families Newsletter for April 2021.

Mississippi Valley Blood Drive in Shellsburg April 29

SHELLSBURG TODAY
April 9, 2021 6:32 am

The Shellsburg Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive hosted by the Mississippi Valley Blood Center.  The blood drive will be held Thursday, April 29 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Legion Hall, 114 Main St SW.

ASAC April Newsletter

ASAC
April 9, 2021 6:31 am

Recovery is PossibleBelow is a poem written by a patient from Heart of Iowa who overdosed 9 times in the two weeks before starting treatment. She is now training to be a parent partner and is going to school to be a counselor.

QPR Training - Suicide Prevention Training Class being offered in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2021 2:55 am

**This is in the Farmer's Savings Bank and Trust's basement meeting room, it is not handicap accessible**Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM   — 8:30 PMA FREE class is being held in Vinton offering education and tips to help save lives.

Become a PINK HEALS OF EASTERN IOWA VOLUNTEER!

PINK HEALS
March 25, 2021 6:57 pm

There will be a social event on March 27, from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Fire Station in Vinton.Volunteers are needed for various activities.JOIN US TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION.

Vinton Dialysis Service scheduled to end on April 10th in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2021 5:44 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital received the following letter in regards to the closing of the dialysis treatment center at VGH. This was not a VGH decision and options are being researched for a solution at this time.