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Covid-19 how it's affecting news coverage
There is so much information streaming in here, that just sorting through it all is mentally exhausting. Trying to figure out all of the government releases and if they apply to Vinton, or if it's som...
Spring brings iVinton Crews back to Town
Last year snow in October brought the iVinton project to a screeching halt. The installation of conduit and fiber to homes had to stop because the ground had frozen. The crews COULD have continued, bu... Vinton Public Library offers TumbleBooks online, books and coloring pages
The Vinton Public Library is offering several books online now. "Our patrons are now able to access TumbleBooks through our website for free until the end of August," said Amy Noe who works with the...
Someone said they needed masks, and these are some of the folks that stepped up
When Vinton hears of a need, Vinton steps up. The side effects of this pandemic have created a shortage of masks for hospitals. As soon as the news hit, a group of nearly 30 area residents began to ma... Governor releases new website to update status of Coronavirus: Stay Home
In the Governor's statements made on Tuesday, she gave a bit of good news. Iowans really are listening. Traffic according to the IDOT is down by 50% however trucking has not slowed compared to a year ...
Sanders Family to hold Auction
The Sanders Family has been known in our community for decades. In 2014 Dwight and Bonnie Sanders were honored as the Grand Marshalls kicking off Party in the Park that year. The couple has ... First COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) learned late today of the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was an older adult, 61-80 years of age, and a reside...
Two Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Benton County
Two cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Benton County. These cases were not tested through Virginia Gay Hospital or Clinics. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health ...
Link to Unemployment Application
For those affected by layoffs or closures during the closures in the state, the link for Iowa Workforce Development is located in blue. You can click on the link above to submit your informa...
Chalk run brings smiles
Sunday was Kenidi Root's 9th birthday. Unfortunately, she didn’t get to see friends on her special day. Sure there were some waves shared from the window, and some surprises left at the door, but ...