Former Benton Co. Emergency Manager Hansen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2024 12:34 pm

Scott Hansen, Former Benton County Emergency Manager, received the IAEM USA Region 7 Lifetime Achievement Award. IAEM is the International Association of Emergency Management.

Vinton Fire Department to conduct Operation E.D.I.T.H. Thursday night 7:00 p.m.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 9, 2024 5:14 pm

The Vinton Fire Department will lead "Operation EDITH" this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. The program, an acronym for Exit Drill In The Home, is a fire-safety initiative designed to encourage families, especially those with young children, to discuss and practice fire escape plans at home.

County Auditor Rippel shares information about elections with local Kiwanis Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 9, 2024 3:15 pm

Benton County Auditor, Hayley Rippel spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis club sharing all things election-related. She's been with the Auditor's office for 26 years and has served as the Auditor for 8 of those years.

Kiwanis Club of Vinton Installs New Officers and Recognizes Long-Serving Members

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
October 9, 2024 12:12 pm

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton recently held its annual installation ceremony to induct new officers and board members, while also honoring long-serving members for their dedication to the organization.

VGH to Launch New Communication System for Patients and ACO Participants

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 9, 2024 11:47 am

Patients and ACO participants at Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) may soon notice a new way of receiving important health-related updates. VGH has announced the launch of a new communication system, allowing patients to receive text or email messages directly from the hospital’s team.

Celebration Commemorates Final Paving of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail

VINTON TODAY
October 9, 2024 11:47 am

Black Hawk and Linn County Conservation hosted a ribbon cutting at Urbana City Hall to celebrate the paving completion of the original 52-mile Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

Waterloo Dentist convicted of public intoxication waits for final action

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 9, 2024 11:47 am

By Clark KauffmanThe Iowa dentist who was convicted in April of public intoxication after performing a root canal on a patient is still waiting for the Iowa Dental Board’s final action in the case.

AmeriCorps NCCC team deployed to North Carolina

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 7, 2024 5:16 pm

AmeriCorps members serving at the North Central campus in Vinton, Iowa have been pulled to assist with shelter operations, mobile feeding, warehouse support, and damage assessment in North Carolina.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Digs Up a Win at District Soils Judging!!

FFA
October 6, 2024 8:47 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  On Wednesday, September 25th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter, along with many other chapters in the Northeast District, participated in the District Soil Judging Contest at Hawkeye Community College.

Nesbitt honored as 2024 Iowa School Mental Health Hero

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 3, 2024 11:27 pm

Natalie Nesbitt, has been a school counselor for 13 years in the Benton Community School District. She counsels both middle and high school aged children in the district.