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May is Appreciation month for a LOT of people
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. These are the folks making your education work in a situation we've never seen, thanks for going above, and beyond in figuring how to make it work this year.Sunday is Mother's Day.For those who work and are now teaching at home, it's not easy, but like every other challenge you face juggling schedules and children, you as usually have this.
Signs of the Times
Across town the yard is now the newest form of social media. Most of the time the signs make you smile. Like the one that I saw below, left in the yard by an area teacher, who wanted to let their student know that they are missed. Or several signs like this wishing someone a happy birthday. We've also been quick to share our hearts on the windows and let each other know that we're in this together.
Benton County Cattlemen provide lunch for seniors
The Benton County Cattlemen's Association gracefully accepted our request to have them grill Bacon Wrapped Beef Filets for the 4th Street Diner. The filets had been donated to the HACAP Food Reservoir in Hiawatha by one of the retail partners. Meals are still being delivered in Vinton and Urbana; in addition meals can be picked up between 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. Talking to a Farmer about Pricing and Processing
Last week I took a little field trip, well, I was in the middle of several fields so it was probably my first REAL field trip. While the country is reeling with all of the closures from the COVID-19 pandemic, I began to see farmers becoming very concerned about the closures of the meat processing plants which led me to ask some questions.I would bet that if you are like me, you were asking yourself why it's a big deal to close meat processing plants for "just a few weeks. Mt. Auburn fire results in loss of house and other property damage
On 05-04-2020, at about 07:45 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 201 East St, Mt Auburn IA, in Benton County. There were no injuries, no one was present at the time of the first responder’s arrival. The home is believed to be a complete loss. Brennen Still celebrates 13th birthday with Parade
Brennen Still celebrated his 13th birthday on Monday with a parade in his honor filled with people from across the area. The Vinton Police Department lead the procession past the Still home. Several friends, family, teachers, elected officials all wishing Brennen a happy birthday were present. Also arriving to entertain was Tom Pingenot who created a bit of fun with the gigantic bubbles that he created while the parade passed by. Vinton Community Foundation makes donation toward new Splash Pad
The Vinton Community Foundation’s Edwin and Melba Werning City Youth Fund made a donation on Wednesday to the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department for the new splash pad that will soon begin construction.At the presentation were Vinton Community Foundation Directors from left to right, Robin Martin representing Vinton Unlimited and Nathan Hesson representing the Vinton City Council presenting VPRD director Matt Boggess with a check for $20,000. COVID-19 Virus Takes the Boom Out of Boomtown
On Friday, Boomtown annonced that the event will be cancelled this year because of COVID-19. The event is usually held in August, but will resume in 2021.Over the past 13 years, Boomtown has persevered through storms of rain, mud, high winds and flooding to bring you the best pyrotechnic show in the Midwest. However, due to circumstances with the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Boomtown event. Benton County Fair Projects Building will not open this year
Due to COVID-19 part of the fairgrounds will be closed during the Benton County Fair this year.There will be NO open classes (pantry, photography, garden, home Needle work/crafts, flowers), however, the building will be open next year.This is NOT the projects or 4-H building.
Don't forget in your down time to call iVinton
On the list of things to do, don't forget to call iVinton...today! I think it's safe to say that the trucks are still in town, barely.Residents have until May 8th to sign up for their site survey!Remember the deal. If you want to have your home ready to be hooked up to iVinton you need to call the office at 319-472-3255. Call and ask one of the ladies in the office to put your home down for a “Site Survey.