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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 1:53 pm

Written by Melody Snow On Behalf of the BCHS This isn’t going to be one of my usual articles that I write on behalf of the Benton County Historical Society (BCHS).

9th Annual Tree Walk a Success

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 12:48 pm

The 9th Annual Tree Walk is now in the books. Thanks to the Sole Corporate Sponsor, Farmers Savings Bank and the generous folks in the community, Virginia Gay Hospital was able to raise $11,295.

Annual Koop's Toy Drive Underway

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

The annual Koop's Sales and Service Christmas Toy Drive is under way. Jeremy Koopman and his staff at the auto dealership have begun collecting donated toys for distribution through Horizons.

Pastor's family thankful for 'amazing' community support

VINTON TODAY
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

It will be a year or so before Jesse Santiago Munoz-Crane's doctors determine just how effective the bone marrow transplant from his brother will be in helping him overcome his Severe Combined Immune Disorder (SCID).

It's Thanksgiving...who has the day off? Not these people!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

While most of us are driving to our family's house for Thanksgiving, there are folks running the gas station, like Emily at John's Quick Stop.

Kersten Light Display begins Thanksgiving Night

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 4:56 am

I know some will ask, it happens every year, and the answer is, "Yes!" Yes, the Kersten light display will go on as usual this year. Yes, it starts tonight, Thanksgiving night and will run through December 27th.

Twice Loved Toy Store Meets need in Community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 21, 2018 9:17 am

Located at 314 North K Ave. (the old Bright's Piano Building), in Vinton, is a new store called, "Bright's Toys and More" The store is offering a selection of new toys and household items for sale.

Celebrating 150 Years of the Vinton Community with 150 Women

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
November 21, 2018 9:17 am

 As we prepare to celebrate Vinton’s 150 years, plans have been made to celebrate and honor 150 women making a difference in the Vinton area.

Vinton Public Library To host Annual Gingerbread Contest

VIRGINIA HOLSTEN
November 21, 2018 9:17 am

The Vinton Public Library will be hosting our 3rd annual Gingerbread Contest. This year we decided not to limit the fun by only having gingerbread houses, you may now enter any type of edible creation that you can think of.

Vinton Lions Club Held Chili Supper Fundraiser

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 17, 2018 4:29 pm

The Vinton Lions Club held a fundraiser chili supper at the fire station to benefit the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. As usual, Vinton turned out to support the effort.