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One Book One Community-Are you participating?
The 2nd Activity for November is to SHOP in REAL LIFE. What does that mean? What this means is to go into our local stores and visit with the business owners. Think about who lives in our community, ...
Final reading of Ordinance 41.15 Public Possession Airguns Approved
The third reading of an ordinance amending the code of Ordinances for the city of Vinton Iowa, by adding provisions pertaining to Public Possession of Airguns was approved by the council last week. V... Twice-Loved Toy Shop seeking Donations
The toy shop is THIS week! If you have gently used toys that you would like to donate, drop your toys off Friday from 6-8 p.m., and shop from 10-12 on Saturday. Please use the back entrance of B...
Bear Creek Church continues holiday tradition
On Saturday, the Bear Creek Church held their annual Holiday Bazaar which included food and drinks, silent auctions, gifts and door prizes.The Bear Creek Church holds the events to raise necess... Decking of the Halls
On Saturday morning, area students and several adults began decking the halls. Duane Fisher delivered the greenery to Vinton where orders were sorted behind the high school in preparation for decorat... Holiday Lights Punch card returns
Back by popular demand, Vinton Unlimited is offering a ‘holiday lights‘ punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch. Completed cards will be enter... VINTON POLICE K-9 UNIT’S REGULAR TRAINING PAYS OFF AT RECERTIFICATION
The Vinton Police Department’s K-9 unit recently completed two days of recertification testing in Cedar Rapids under the requirements of the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA). Durin... Benton County Introduces Rural Access Center
The Benton County Law Enforcement Agencies in Benton County held an Open House at the new Rural Access Center (RAC) located in the old West School building in Vinton on Wednesday.The Open House start... Over $3,100 raised for Gifts of Hope in October
The Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation thanks the community for supporting fundraising efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness month this past October. Community generosity raised over $3,10... SHIIP Volunteer speaks to Area Lions Club
Jennie Anderson, Local SHIIP Volunteer, Presents Information to Lions Club:The mission of SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is to “advocate for, inform, educate and assist consumers...