VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - Keith and Janet Elwick

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 12, 2021 6:03 am

Keith and Janet Elwick/Kvastad Farms Keith and Janet Elwick from early in their lives have had an appreciation for rural healthcare and the ability of access in the community.

Thank you Benton County Veterans, past and present, for your service

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2021 9:25 pm

To our Veterans and their families,Thank you for your service and for your sacrifices. That seems like such a tiny phrase for the monumental service that you've given to our country.

Lions Club Screens Eyes of Local Students

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2021 4:15 pm

 Lions Club members Mark Wilberg, Don Weideman, and Dr. Alan Woodhouse provided eye screenings at Tilford Elementary school. The Lions Club is part of the Iowa Kidsight program which is a partnership between Lions volunteers and the University of Iowa Ophthalmology Center.

Vinton Lions Club hosts Melissa Croy of Benton County Volunteer Program

VINTON LIONS CLUB
November 10, 2021 4:06 pm

Vinton Lions Club hosted Melissa Croy, Executive Director of Benton County Volunteer Program. Melissa shared the mission of Benton County Volunteer Program and their driving program.

Virginia Gay Hospital receives donation from Fareway for Gifts of Hope

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 10, 2021 4:02 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is grateful to Fareway and its staff for participating in Round-Up for Hope, raising and donating $633 to Gifts of Hope. Their efforts of support make a difference in our community.

Young Parents Network assists Young Families with needs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2021 4:49 pm

Tisha Ritter, the director of the Young Parents Network out of Cedar Rapids, made a trip to Vinton to address the area Kiwanis. YPN assists both mothers and fathers as they parent their young children.

Courthouse to display Christmas Lights once again, this year...or next

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2021 12:47 pm

For some of us that have lived in Vinton for decades, we remember that each Christmas when you returned home from out of town you could see the courthouse.

Ehlinger's Express, Edward's Plumbing and McDowell's Win Scarecrow Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2021 11:35 am

The first Fall Festival Scarecrow Contest winners were announced on Sunday evening. There were a total of 44 entries competing for the top three places.

Applications being accepted for the HOT Grant Award (Hotel Occupancy Tax)

VINTON UNLIMITED
November 5, 2021 11:23 am

Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the HOT Grant Award (Hotel Occupancy Tax). This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton.

The Benton County Salvation Army needs you!

VINTON TODAY
November 5, 2021 10:21 am

The Benton County Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell ringing campaign will kick off on Monday, November 22nd this year and run through December 24th. It will be at our usual location: Vinton's Fareway Grocery Store.