Health And Fitness
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...
VPRD to host Circuit Training/Fitness Program
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...
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Shellsburg plans return
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 co...
I Smile: School program may help pay for dental care for VS elementary students
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. While a bri...
The parental actions and conversations that help deter substance abuse
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. This is especi...