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 Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  from the House Chambers in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.Iowa PBS will be providing a livestream online, and it can be watched on the Governor's YouTube and Facebook pages.

Last Thursday, area children celebrated a few days off from school. Parents and grandparents brought children to the Vinton Skate Center to get some of those wiggles out during their Christmas break. At only a quarter per game, the kids were able to race hot wheels, play hockey, shoot nerf guns at targets, "feed the pig" and enjoy the company of their friends.

Lions Club celebrated members who received years of service awards at their Wednesday noon meeting. Jack Schlesselman, Benton County Lions Zone Chair, was at the meeting to present the awards. Congratulations to John Elwick, 25 years; Dennis Lausar, 20 years; Pat Lyons, 15 years and J.C. Fraker, 35 years. Not present: Roger Uthoff, 15 years; Lana Elwick, 10 years; and John Anderson, 45 years.

Just because the gifts are unwrapped, it doesn't mean that you can't still have some fun! Below are several fun things to do and things you can win!-Stop in at the Vinton Public Library Like and Share their Facebook page for a chance to win a Disney Waffle Maker, waffle mix, and syrup,,,perfect for a New Year's Day breakfast! - TODAY (Wednesday, December 28th) the library will have "Games, Puzzles, and Hot Cocoa" at 1:00 PM.

In 2022, IAPG established the first-ever scholarship solely to assist aspiring students in obtaining their pilot’s license. Appropriately, at Fly Iowa, for the first time, the CHUCK McDONALD AVIATION TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was awarded to Vinton resident, Macy Arbuckle.Macy’s application paints a picture of a student pilot aspiring to pursue a career in aviation.

If you don't have your kids plugged into the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, they are missing out on a ton of fun activities! Of course, it's NOT just for kids, there are plenty of activities for adults as well.Click for programs for adults, youth sports, youth enrichment (activities throughout the year) The adults have Pickleball, Softball and Volleyball leagues throughout the year.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to fuel used for heat during the extremely frigid temperatures during the blizzard.  The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2023. The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering propane, diesel, natural gas, and other fuels used for residential, agricultural, and commercial heating purposes during the duration of the blizzard.

The Vinton City Council met in a short session on Thursday night amidst the blizzard warnings. General business was attended to with receiving and filing minutes, communications, petitions, remonstrances, and approving invoices.There was no input from any citizen at this meeting. The city approved and adopted Ordinance 1079 about utility vehicles. An error was made in the agendas labeling it the second reading but it was indeed the third reading and approval of the ordinance.

Urbana, Atkins and Van Horne Family Medical Clinics are closed today, Friday, December 23rd due to weather.Vinton Family Medical Clinic is open December 23rd until 5PM.We wish all a very safe and Happy Holiday!

Fareway will be closing at 5:00 p.m. today December 22No School today for:Belle Plaine Community Schools Benton Community Schools & Central LutheranUnion School DistrictVinton-Shellsburg Community SchoolsCity of Atkins - Alert Through 12/24 - Snow EmergencyCity of Belle Plaine - Alert Through the 23rd - Snow EmergencyBenton Co. Transportation - Closed Thursday 12/22City of Center Point - Alert Through 12/24 - Even/Odd parking in effectCity of La Porte City - Alert Through 12/23 - Snow EmergencyCity of Newhall - Alert Through Saturday - Snow EmergencyCity of Shellsburg - Alert Through the 24th - Snow EmergencyCity of Urbana - Alert Through 12/24 -Snow EmergencyCity of Van Horne - Alert Through 12/24 - Garbage ONLY pickup on SaturdayCity of Walker - Alert Through 12/26 - Snow EmergencyHACAP Head Start - Vinton - Closed Thursday - DaycareHACAP Meals on Wheels - Belle Plaine, Marengo, VictorClosed ThursdayHACAP Vinton Meal Site - Closed Thursday (4th St.