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Beginning this year, Iowa deer hunters who harvest a buck will have a quick, additional piece of information to report as part of the harvest reporting requirement – the length of the main antler beam. Specifically, hunters will be asked if the main beam length is below or above 14 inches, but will not be required to provide the exact length.

Hunters donated more than 4,500 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was an increase of nearly 600 hides from the 2022 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans.

Dr. Sara Stuefen of Vinton was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Dentists on October 5, 2023 during its Annual Meeting and Convocation.Dr. Stuefen currently serves as Trustee for the Iowa Dental Association, member of the ADA Council on Dental Benefits Programs, and is District 10 Trustee-Elect for the American Dental Association. She is also a lecturer for the ADA Success program, speaking to dental students across the country.

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton, Iowa participates in the Salvation Army Red Kettle "Ring the Bell" campaign at Fareway Grocery & Meat Store.Kiwanis member Cassie Oberhoffer's Family are enjoying this very worthwhile project.

We Appreciate You !The Salvation Army of Benton County says “Thank You!” to those who have already committed to help ring the bell.A Positive Impact Both WaysVolunteering has a positive impact on those being helped obviously. However there is a significant benefit to the volunteer also:* improved psychological health – lessens depression and loneliness, mood elevation* improved social relationships* sense of purpose needed – promotes happiness* sense of connectedness to others and the community* improved physical health results from the aboveTo sign up to ring the bell, call 319.

The holiday lights punch card is now running through Christmas Eve. The participating businesses are: Brickside Brew-n-ChewCameron’s ClothingCarQuestCasey’sClipper CornerDollar FreshEcho Vision-US CellularEhlinger’s ExpressErvin Motor CompanyFarewayFlowers by Nature’s CornerHenkle Creek MercantileKoop’s Sales & ServiceKromminga MotorsKwik StarLaGrange PharmacyLas Lomitas Mexican GrillMcDowell’s Building MaterialsMichael & Dowd Furniture & AppliancesNew Beginnings SalonPizza RanchPourville Art Studio & GalleryS & B Tack ShackSimply Blooming TooStark StrengthTactical CreationsThe Bridal GardenThe NicheTheisen’sTootsies Ice Cream & MoreTotal BalanceViking Sewing CenterWinsor CBDYappy Hour Pet sPawDouble punch days will be November 25 (Small Business Saturday), and December 16.

Customers to Vinton, can buy a special tote bag for $10. This tote can be used EVERY Tuesday from now through December 2024 to receive special discounts at participating businesses. Participating businesses for Tote Bag Tuesday and their specials include:(Please note: When necessary a substitute special may be offered.)42 North Winery - $2 off with purchase of 2 bottles or moreBrickside Brew-N-Chew - $.

Present at this week's meeting were all of the Benton County Supervisors Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk. Baffling BidsBids were accepted for the sale of Sheriff vehicles. Jim Primmer made bids on all of the vehicles at "$100 above the highest bid not to exceed..." various amounts. As his bids were the only bids recieved, he purchased the following: 2009 Chevy Impala.

The VGH Annual Tree of Lights Tree Walk accepted the final bid on items on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 A.M.  We are grateful for the amazing creativity of our VGH Staff, Community Businesses and Individuals who donated their Christmas creations providing holiday cheer! The displays were exceptional! Thank you to all who came out to view and bid on items, your generous support raised over $10,000 providing much-needed equipment in our facility to provide quality care.

In papers filed on Monday morning, members of the former members of the Board of Health have petitioned the court regarding the termination of the board members. The petition cites Iowa Code 21.6 which can be read HERE.In the action, the "Plaintiffs request the Court to issue an order declaring that any personnel action and resulting from unofficial closed door meetings or other means are in violation of Iowa Code Chapter 21, and specifically restraining and enjoining Benton County from taking any personnel action regarding the named Plaintiffs and from appointing any new or replacement board until this Court has had the opportunity to rule on this case.