W.R.A.P. Assists those in need of Wheelchair Ramps

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 19, 2019 9:31 am

There is a program available to people in need of a wheelchair ramp. A little known program called W.R.A.P. (Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program of Iowa).

Party in the Park fun begins Thursday Evening

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 19, 2019 8:34 am

Tomorrow evening the annual Party in the Park event will kick off at 5:00 p.m. with the Farmers Savings Bank & Trust community picnic in the bank parking lot.

They say that if you see something say something...so I did

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 18, 2019 11:22 am

I was driving home the other day when I saw this old truck drive down the street. So I followed it home.I HAD to ask...How old is it? It was a 1928 International fire truck.

NO Data Caps and NO Charges for Going Over Your Data Plan

IVINTON
June 18, 2019 7:51 am

 Another frequent question from potential iVinton customers asks about data caps and overage fees. With iVinton there won’t be any. No data cap. No overage fees.

Former Bank Vice President, Aided in Obstruction of FDIC Investigation Sentenced

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2019 9:13 am

  A man who aided the obstruction of an FDIC examination was sentenced on June 13, 2019, to one year and one day in federal prison.              Martin Smith, age 39, from Center Point, Iowa, received the prison term after an August 27, 2018 guilty plea to aiding and abetting the obstruction of an FDIC investigation.

More answers to iVinton Frequently Asked Questions Posted on the iVinton Website

IVINTON
June 13, 2019 12:40 pm

More than 500 citizens have requested a site survey for their property, and we’ve received quite a few questions along with all the sign-ups. We have answered most questions by responding to the individual who asked it, and we’ve expanded our website’s FAQ section so everyone can see both the questions we’ve received and the answers.

iVinton Continues to move forward in the plans to bring Broadband to Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 11, 2019 6:15 pm

VMEU (Vinton Municipal Electric Utility) continues to move forward into the planning and approval stages of the iVinton project. During the meeting the total sign ups were 479 people through the www.

Site Survey Sign-ups At 484, Blue Zone Hits 31%

IVINTON
June 11, 2019 10:16 am

In one week and one day, 484 Vinton residents have requested a site survey of their property in preparation for being Fiber Ready. On Monday, June 3rd, a newly reconfigured iVinton website, was launched to provide information about Vinton’s fiber-to-the-premises project and an opportunity to sign-up for a site survey.

Congregation of Blessed Hope hold annual Faith In Action Event

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 7, 2019 4:06 am

Thursday through Saturday of this week, Blessed Hope Community Church is holding their annual local "mission trip." The event reaches those in the community by lending a hand to those that might need a little extra help.

Benton County in Search of Census Workers

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2019 8:57 am

There is a need for 24 workers from Benton County to work in the Benton County area ASAP. The jobs pay $15 to $16.50 per hour and $.58 a mile for travel.