Virginia Gay Hospital created $29,039,574 impact on local economy in 2022

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 24, 2023 12:29 pm

In all, Iowa’s hospitals provided 145,252 jobs statewideLast year, Virginia Gay Hospital generated 578 jobs that added $ 29,039,574 to Benton county’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.

Statewide Speed Awareness Day July 26

IOWA STATE PATROL
July 20, 2023 10:59 pm

 Iowa’s 2023 daily traffic fatality count is over 20% higher than the 5-year average: an alarming trend. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement to keep drivers and passengers safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.

For those who read articles via email only...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 20, 2023 10:44 pm

After three days of banging our heads against the computer screens, trying to figure out what was going on with the website, you should now be able access all of the articles that have been posted on the website.

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust makes donation to Pink Heals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 20, 2023 1:58 pm

On July 14, 2023, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust used their designated place in the Vinton Unlimited Golf Tournament to make a donation to the  Pink Heals organization.

Wallace & Beverly Winkie Foundation: Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame

WALLACE AND BEVERLY WINKIE FOUNDATION
July 20, 2023 12:15 pm

Iowans can jump on the chance to honor their mentors or role models by nominating them for the Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame by September 19, 2023. All Iowans, past and present, of all ages, who have created a lasting impact on lifelong learning are eligible for nomination—as are Iowa organizations—and anyone can submit a nomination.

Vinton's Hwy. 150 bridge under construction

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 19, 2023 2:48 pm

The Highway 150 Bridge construction heading northing out of Vinton will be ongoing for the next 8-12 weeks. Stoplights are placed on both ends of the bridge as travel will be down to one lane.

Pocket Park arrives on Main Street in Dysart

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2023 11:48 am

Vision Dysart, a sub-committee of the Dysart Development  Corporation, is pleased to announce the completion of the Main Street Pocket  Park. The project was first conceived in the spring of 2021 when a large tree  was removed leaving an undeveloped space on Main Street.

Council hears Citizen Input: Downtown Concert, Building Confusion & Online Video

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2023 11:48 am

At the city council meeting last week, there was a mixed bag of citizen input during the meeting. Topics included:Downtown ConcertArea businesses voiced complaints to the city council concerning the concert held in downtown Vinton.

Former CPU Teacher Hildebrandt gets probation for enticing a minor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2023 11:21 am

Adam Hildebrandt, a former Center Point-Urbana teacher who had faced two charges avoids prison time. Hildebrandt was originally charged with Sexual Exploitation by a school employee (which was dropped) and Attempt to Entice a Minor under 16.

HACAP Food Reservoir's Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger Food and Fund Drive Look

HACAP
July 19, 2023 10:57 am

The Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger Food and Fund Drive, coordinated by the HACAP Food Reservoir, is looking for supporters to help reach a goal of 50,000 total meals donated with the campaign running through September 1st.