Iowa ranked one of the worst states for sex trafficking in Iowa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 11:49 pm

At a presentation for the local Kiwanis noon luncheon, Nick Mullnix spoke on behalf of the organization that is starting up called, Iowa House of Refuge.

Vinton needs your help TODAY to put our water tower on the map!

VINTON TODAY
October 12, 2023 10:03 pm

Over the course of several weeks Vinton's east water tower has received a good cleaning both inside and our and a fresh coat of paint. Gone is the old sight with just the name "Vinton" on the tower.

Vinton Fire Department stops at TLC Daycare

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 11:00 am

Every year when the Vinton Fire Department visits the schools during Fire Prevention Week, I appreciate them even more. I know when I was a  kid, the only education we had was a fire truck ride in kindergarten.

Operation E.D.I.T.H. Tonight, (10/12/23) at 7:00 p.m.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2023 10:34 am

Operation EDITH is a fire-safety program that seeks to encourage the parents of young children to talk to their kids about the importance of fire safety.

Gifts of Hope gives support to women in the battle against Breast Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 11, 2023 6:36 pm

Gifts of Hope is a program designed to help women with a very important part of their health care. With kind donations, the group offers free mammograms and diagnostic services are given to those who need financial assistance.

Cub Scout Pack 55 makes a stop at VGH Nursing and Rehab to make a delivery

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2023 4:49 pm

Jen Bunten and Lori Smith, Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Activities Assistant and Activities Director, visited with Cub Scout, Levi Neuhaus from Cub Scouts Pack 55.

Gifts of Hope Walk/Run Challenge Event supports Benton County Women

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2023 1:48 pm

It was an invitation to join friends at the Quad Cities Bix 7 in 2012 that marked the first steps for Regina Malaska in her journey of race events.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #49

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 10, 2023 12:23 pm

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #49 will include 87 veterans On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #49.

Cattle Congress releases Home Arts & Horticulture results

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2023 11:48 am

Home arts and horticulture entries were up significantly at the 2023 National Cattle Congress. New baking competitions contributed to the increase, and one baking contest helped raise funds for Friends of NCC, a non-profit that supports the National Cattle Congress’ mission.

Vinton Public Library receives Frank Lloyd Wright collection

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2023 11:48 am

The Vinton Public Library received a donation of books from the family of Elizabeth Write Heller. The collection of books and articles highlights the life and family of Frank Lloyd Wright.