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VS cancels school for second day
I regret to inform you that, due to the ongoing weather conditions, school will be canceled for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, January 10th. I want to express my gratitude to our c...
Compensation Board meets for County Employees
The Compensation Board met to discuss the proposed raises for the county department heads. A seven minute meeting was held. Representing each department and the terms they are serving are listed below...
Cox selected as 2024 Great Iowa Nurse
Katie Cox. of Virginia Gay Hospital, has been selected as a 2024 Great Iowa Nurse. She is being recognized for extraordinary service to patients, leadership through practice, mentoring, serving as a r... Benton County – A Giving Community
Salvation Army has a successful 2023 Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold or drizzling, and yet we
often hear people say,... 4th St. Diner Closed Today 1/8/24
The 4th Street Diner is closed today. There will be no meals. ...
Urbana & Atkins Family Clinic Closing Early at 4PM all other clinics open
Update: Van Horne Clinic closing at noon, Atkins Clinic closing at 1pm & Urbana Clinic closing at 1:30PM & Vinton Clinic 3:30 Today....
Staff and Weather Update & Board information
As we prepare for the impending winter storm, I want to inform you of the necessary precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.Due to the anticipated severe w...
Garbage pickup to be delayed one day in Vinton
A note from the City of Vinton : S&J Sanitation garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Tuesday will be delayed ONE day due to the winter storm....
Snow removal reminder for Vinton
It looks like we'll have some significant snow for the first time this winter. Here's a reminder of the city ordinances relating to snow removal. -Snow is NOT to be put on the city streets from d...
Gift Cards awarded to Salvation Army volunteers
We want to announce the winners of the gift card drawings. Those individuals who rang the bell 3 or more hours were
eligible.
Thank you to the area businesses who donated the gift cards!
All of yo...