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Virginia Gay Hospital Scholarship Recipients Named

Congratulations to Justin Bartz, Christina Harrelson, Stevi Salzmann and Kylee Schwan, 2021 Virginia Gay Hospital Jeanette Miller Employee Scholarship recipients.
Article Thumbnail. Bring the Noise 5K Vinton Kiwanis Overall winner Peyton Halverson, #1 men, Katelyn Mehihaus #1 women

Bring the Noise 5K kicked off Saturday's Boomtown Event

Bring the Noise 5K is an annual event that is one of several events put together by the Vinton Kiwanis Club. Each year the event raises money to support the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Backpack Program which assists area families throughout the school year.
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Hansen, City Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Manager

Speaking to the Vinton Kiwanis Club this week, Blake Hansen shared first a bit about himself. He is not a stranger to Vinton. Growing up here the son of Jeff and Jennifer, and grandson of Gilbert and Rose, and Roger and Dorothy Albert, his family line goes deep into Vinton.
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Boomtown Events and Activities

Boomtown Schedule Around townFriday, August 27, 2021Get the weekent started at the Benton County FairgroundsFriday night free parking and admission6 pm beer tent, food vendors, music by Mike HepkerA night to socialize with friends and familyThere will be no scheduled fireworks display on Friday.
Article Thumbnail. Over 100 riders showed up to show their support for our VSU Special Olympics Team on Saturday

Riders raise funds to help area Special Olympics Programs

It used to be when I was younger that I tensed up whenever I saw a group of bikers roll up wherever I was. Then I met a few bikers and realized that the noise of the bikes only indicates that regular people just like noisy bikes.
Article Thumbnail.  Kyle Robert Mall convicted of Six Sex Offenses by Benton County Jury

Kyle Robert Mall convicted of Six Sex Offenses by Benton County Jury

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Kyle Robert Mall, age 38, of Belle Plaine, Iowa was found guilty of two Counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, two counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child, and two counts of Assault With Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse (See Attached Order filed August 18, 2021).

Health & Wellness Exhibitors Needed!

The Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation is seeking health and safety-related businesses and organizations to share their expertise on healthy lifestyle topics with our community.