Grassley visits Vinton in support of Candidate Gerhold

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2018 9:00 am

Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop today at the Vinton Family Restaurant to support candidate Tom Gerhold who is running for the State Representative position formerly held by State House Representative, Dawn Pettengill, in District 75.

Cards of Love: Riders gather to show their love for Yvonne Zimpfer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:32 pm

Yvonne Zimpfer stood outside on Saturday, looking at the large crowd that had followed the pink fire truck to her house. "A lot of people are here to give you love," said the first person to hug her.

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church starts new Endowment Fund

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:31 pm

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church has established a new fund with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. The Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Endowment Fund will support the activities of the organization.

150th celebration organizers seeking historical artifacts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2018 9:31 pm

Vinton Unlimited Director Melissa Schwan is asking for input from local residents who may have knowledge or artifacts of local history to help create displays as Vinton celebrates its 150th year next August.

Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 to Scout for Food Nov. 3

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 9:01 pm

Today the Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 went door to door placing red Scouting for Food bags to everyone's door in Vinton.  The wind was a tricky factor today but they got it done.

Be The Change Group Fitness helps to raise donations for Children's Hospital

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 9:02 am

Be The Change Group fitness partnered with UNI student, Taylor Wheeler and held a 90 minute Dance Marathon for the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.

Halloween kicks off with Spooktacular Events

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 4:08 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities and events for the adult population within our community that have mental and/or physical disabilities.

VGH files lawsuit against Medicaid Providers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 3:00 am

Concerning the lawsuit brought by Virginia Gay Hospital, they have released the following statement: Virginia Gay Hospital has brought a lawsuit against Amerihealth Caritas Iowa, Inc.

Benton County Nature Center the site for Geocaching Tricks and Treats

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2018 1:28 pm

The Benton County Nature Center was the place to be for some unique trick or treating fun on Thursday afternoon. But before that, the children were entertained by a Praying Mantis that Aaron Askelson had in a small container.

Personal Safety and Situational Awareness Training Class a Success

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2018 1:28 pm

Personal Safety and Situational Awareness Training was held at the Vinton Skate Center, brought by the area group, "Just Us". 80 service providers, students and community members attended the event facilitated by Mike Ferjak.