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Death of 87 year old ruled a suicide
On Saturday December 30th, 2023, at approximately 10:28 p.m. Benton County Sheriff
Deputies, along with the Iowa State Patrol, responded to a call at 2484 63rd Street, Vinton.
Upon their arrival they found 87 year old Harvey W. Weiss suffering from a gunshot wound. He
was taken to Virginia Gay Hospital and subsequently transferred to the University of Iowa
Hospital where he died the next day.
A Society of Women began in 1869 and is still going strong
Submitted by Dana JumperIn the fall of 1869, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University, 7 young women banded together to become “sisters”. This society has since been called P.E.O. This philanthropic and educational organization is comprised of women whose aim is to help women reach their potential through educational opportunities. To do so, the 5500 chapters in the United States alone, has awarded over $416 million dollars to women through grants, awards, scholarships, loans, leadership development. Vinton Unlimited announces Grand Prize Winner
Vinton Unlimited announced the Grand Prize winner of their Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing. For the 2023 holiday shopping season, the Grand Prize winner is Andrew Noe! The punch card with Andrew’s name on it was drawn from a total of 9,749 punch cards! The 2023 Holiday Lights Punch Card Grand Prize is valued at almost $1,400! The Grand Prize contained many items, a few of those items are tools, artwork, home décor, and many, many gift cards and certificates! (Photos to be released on Thursday. Benton County Community Foundation to Award Over $290,000 in Grants
What: The Benton County Community Foundation is holding their 2023 grant awards celebration. Why: The Benton County Community Foundation will be awarding over $290,000 in grants to nonprofits and government entities in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, environment and animal welfare, health and human service.
Shooting Saturday morning results in one fatality and one hospitalized
On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at about 10:24 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that a 59-year-old female had been shot and was being transported to a local hospital by private vehicle.Deputies responded to a rural residence about 2 miles south of Vinton in Benton County. Deputies would locate an 89-year-old male at the residence, who also had been shot. Vinton Lions Club Year in Review
Lions Club Officers Pictured:Left to Right: Dennis Lauser-DirectorLynn Montgomery-Secretary Teri Wehage-3rd Vice-President Tanner Davis-Vice-President Phil Borleske-Lion TamerCharlie Garwood-Tail Twister Bethany Gates-2nd Vice-President Scott Barron-DirectorAlan Woodhouse-TreasurerDan McCann-DirectorLarry Andreesen-DirectorMatt Johnson-PresidentThe Vinton Lions Club (VLC) was founded in 1921 and is one of the oldest service organizations in Benton County. Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products recalled
On Saturday, December 31, 2023, FDA published a Constituent Update entitled Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products related to the voluntarily recalled certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder company notice. Related social media posts: · U. Vinton Today - Lite next Week
This is just a reminder that there will NOT be a daily email on Monday or Tuesday of next week due to the New Year's Day holiday.HOWEVER, if something urgent comes up, I'll post it to the Vinton Today Facebook page, so be sure to follow that...it's FREE too! :)As always, if you have any news that you would like to share or have any news tips, zap them to me at vintontoday@hotmail.
Angel Tree wrapped up the season bringing gifts to 332 area children
It's another year in the books for the Angel Tree program. The small contingent of elves behind Angel Tree was able to assist our Benton County area children.LaNette Parker has been in charge of making sure that area children have had a merry Christmas for the last quarter of a century. Looking back on stories about the Angel Tree program, the number of children who benefit from the program have continued to grow each year. Iowa DOT seeks community input on Highway 150 (from Urbana to Oelwein)
An online presentation called "Iowa Super - Vision" about the segment of Highway 150 that runs from Urbana to Oelwein can be seen at the following link: https://www.news.iowadot.gov/newsandinfo/2023/12/information-on-the-future-of-iowa-150-from-urbana-to-oelwein-now-online.html.While watching the video, you can make comments or suggestions about this segment of the highway.