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Rental Scam via email

If you are a renter, you may receive the following email. If you do, block it, and ignore the email. If you have questions about such emails, contact your landlord to verify the authenticity.
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Santa's Mailbox is ready for mail

Would the kids like to write a letter to Santa? They can do so by be dropping off a letter in his mailbox located in downtown Vinton. His mailbox is outside of LaGrange Pharmacy and will be there through December 20th at 5:00 p.

Main beam antler length added to harvest reporting requirement

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.
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Donated deer hides benefit disabled Veterans

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.
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American College of Dentists Awards Fellowship to Dr. Sara Stuefen

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.
Article Thumbnail. Kiwanis member Cassie Oberhoffer's Family are enjoying this very worthwhile project.

Vinton Kiwanis Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army

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.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers have Arrived to Ring in the Season

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.

The Holiday Lights Punch Card returns to Vinton

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.
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Tote Bag Tuesday in Vinton through December of 2024

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.
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Benton County Supervisors: Baffling Bids, Boards and Breaks

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.