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VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - November 18th, 2024 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, traditions, and togetherness. It’s also a holiday famous for its travel and festivities – and let’s be honest, maybe a little too much “cheer.” But here’s the deal, folks: the saying isn’t “Buzzed driving is a suggestion.” It’s “Buzzed driving is drunk driving.” And it’s worth repeating this holiday season.
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - November 18th, 2024 11:50 am
On November 17th, 2024 at 4:04 AM a report was received of an alarm at Chelsea Savings Bank, Van Horne.At 3:55 AM the ATM at this location was pulled off its supports by means of a pickup truck. The suspects were unsuccessful at gaining entry to the ATM. The suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement.The truck was later recovered, abandoned nearby and was discovered to have been stolen from Iowa City.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 15th, 2024 12:04 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Jan Roth as the 2024 Legacy Honoree, recognizing her remarkable dedication and impactful contributions to our community and to the advancement of quality healthcare. Jan’s steadfast support, both through her philanthropy and her personal dedication, has been instrumental in sustaining accessible healthcare close to home.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 14th, 2024 1:30 pm
Let's talk about the aftershock of election season. You might think things would settle down a bit, but no—our good pals, the scammers, are just getting started. Now that political texts and calls are out of the way, these folks have an open path right to your phone. And believe me, they’re pulling every trick in the book to grab your attention.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 14th, 2024 1:29 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to recognize Michele Schoonover for over four decades of remarkable dedication, passion, and leadership. As an influential leader in healthcare, Michele’s 44-year journey has shaped the hospital’s growth and strengthened healthcare services for the Vinton community and beyond.Michele joined Virginia Gay Hospital in 1980 as a radiology technologist and quickly rose through the ranks, pursuing further education while working full-time.
FFA - November 14th, 2024 1:28 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Monday, November 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ meeting at Tilford Elementary. A total of 190 people attended the event, including 58 FFA members and 132 friends, family members, and guests who came to support the chapter. Before the ceremony, everyone enjoyed an amazing spread of food provided by Merchant’s Grilling and all of the FFA members' families.
SALVATION ARMY - November 13th, 2024 9:51 pm

Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Starts Friday, November 22nd !The Salvation Army's Red Kettle bell ringing campaign will kick off on Friday, November 22nd .this year and run through Saturday, December 24th at Vinton's Fareway Grocery Store.Please call Julie at 319-329-7119 to sign up for time to ring the bell, whether as a group or as an individual.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 13th, 2024 7:26 pm

North Benton Ambulance director Anna Demuth, was nominated for and recognized as the Career EMS Provider of the Year out of the entire state of Iowa. The award is presented to directors who “demonstrated excellence in their work and has gone above and beyond in their service to Iowans.” A ceremony took place on Saturday in Des Moines to recognize Demuth.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 13th, 2024 4:06 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Dawn Stephenson as a 2024 Legacy Honors Award recipient. Dawn's journey with VGH began in 1977, when she joined the hospital's Annex team as a high school senior. Over the past 47 years, Dawn's dedication to healthcare, patient safety, and education has had a lasting impact on the hospital and the community.
VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM - November 12th, 2024 8:39 pm

Support the Post Prom fundraising effort! Take a look at the options at the following link! Shop until December 7, 2024. Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store | Shop Cutlery & Gifts