Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
September 3, 2024 11:46 am

Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its kind-in-the-nation, website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find child care availability near their homes, where they attend school or near parents and caretakers work places.

Iowa Office Combats Human Trafficking by participating in multi-state operation

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
September 1, 2024 11:10 pm

On August 22, 2024, the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office to Combat Human Trafficking partnered with law enforcement and service providers from across the United States to conduct a multi-state human trafficking operation.

Benton County Friends of 4-H receive donation from Prairie Creek Sports Club

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2024 11:46 am

For the last few years the Prairie Creek Sports Club, a division of Whitetails Unlimited, has presented a check to the Benton County Friends of 4-H. A check in the amount of $3000 was presented at the Benton County Fair.

Iowans Express Concern Over Distracted Driving

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
August 30, 2024 9:46 am

For the second consecutive year, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and Iowa State Patrol collaborated at the Iowa State Fair to survey attendees on cell phone use while driving.

City Administrator shares a "State of the City" talk with Kiwanis

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

City Administrator, Chris Ward began his presentation to the Vinton Kiwanis Club last week with good news, 1st St. West (the street that runs next to Mickey's Bar and out to the Legion) is officially completed.

Does your bike tire need a little air?

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 29, 2024 11:59 am

Thanks to the support of the Vinton Community Foundation, the library now offers a bike repair station. Located outside of the north entrance, you can now air up your tires and there is even a wrench if you have a loose bolt on your bike.

Paramedic's 911 response leads to warning from regulators

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
August 29, 2024 11:47 am

By Clark KauffmanAn Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call.

August 27 the first day Iowans can request an absentee Ballot

SECRETARY OF STATE
August 28, 2024 1:51 pm

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot.

Chiropractor Pays it Forward through Teaching Others

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2024 1:44 pm

"The goal of Gonstead Chiropractic is to do the least to achieve the most." -Dr. Clarence S. GonsteadDr. Matt Betterton, of Betterton Family Chiropractic has been in practice in Vinton, since April of 2001.

'Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon' Promotion Returns for 2024 Season

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
August 28, 2024 12:01 pm

The viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion by the Iowa Pork Producers Association involving Iowa State Cyclone football players is back for the 2024 season, with more students joining the cast.