Pedestrian pinned under vehicle, injured in Vinton traffic incident

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2018 12:00 am

On Friday, April 27, 2018, at approximately 9:16 a.m., multiple local public safety agencies responded to a report of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 100 block of W.

Swimming with the pelicans: Rodgers Park incident is reminder of wildlife safety awareness

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Naturalist Aaron Askelson guides a pelican to shore so a fishing lure stuck in both of its feet can be removed. (Photos Courtesy of the Benton County Conservation Dept.

Work on playground continues; students to be asked to vote on 5 options

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Work continues on the future Riverside Park Tower Playground, and the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a video that shows the five options that area children can vote for.

Nathan Orie Beck Sr.

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Nathan Orie Beck Sr., 86, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating.

Virginia Gay announces extended hours for the Atkins Family Medical Clinic

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.106" background_layout="light"] Virginia Gay Hospital's Atkins Family Medical Clinic is now scheduling appointments as early as 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and will remain open until 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, April 30th.

Swimming with the pelicans: Rodgers Park incident is reminder of wildlife safety awareness

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_19788" align="alignright" width="300"] Naturalist Aaron Askelson guides a pelican to shore so a fishing lure stuck in both of its feet can be removed.

Work on playground continues; students to be asked to vote on 5 options

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Work continues on the future Riverside Park Tower Playground, and the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a video that shows the five options that area children can vote for.

Nathan Orie Beck Sr.

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Nathan Orie Beck Sr., 86, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine with Pastor Charles Johnson officiating.

Virginia Gay announces extended hours for the Atkins Family Medical Clinic

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.106" background_layout="light"] Virginia Gay Hospital’s Atkins Family Medical Clinic is now scheduling appointments as early as 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and will remain open until 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, April 30th.

Sweet Rewards to be given for finding Ears of Corn Hidden Around the Area

VINTON TODAY
April 24, 2018 12:00 am

By Melissa Schwan Starting this week, BE ON THE LOOKOUT for these cute ears of corn! If you find one, return it to the store (identified on the back) for a sweet reward! 40 ears of corn are hidden near participating businesses and in popular parks.