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City of Vinton has opening on Board of Adjustments & Appeals
At Thursday's council meeting it was mentioned that there is one remaining position available on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. It is a 5 year term.Below is a chart of the current boards and who is serving now. If you or someone you know would like to apply to fill the seat, you can fill out an application and return it to City Hall. Here's a link: Boards-and-Commissions-Fillable.
Welcoming New Providers to Our Community

Urbana House fire claims the life of one

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team Wraps-up Productive 2024

Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating in Patient Recommendation

Accident near Dysart claims life of 19 Year Old
The Iowa State Patrol has released details about a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m. The crash took place on Highway 21, south of 170th Street.Jason David Williams, 19, of Dysart, was driving southbound in a 2011 Volkswagen GTI when his vehicle was involved in a collision with a northbound 2018 Ford F-150 that was towing a trailer.
Tree of Lights Thank You
We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our community for the 2024 Tree of Lights Campaign. Your contributions have made it possible for Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics to acquire essential technology and equipment that significantly enhance patient care, recovery, and overall staff efficiency.Thanks to your generosity, we were able to fund:Respiratory Therapy:Sentec Digital Monitoring SystemNonin PalmSat – Handheld OximeterGlide Scope GO2 MonitorVG Nursing & Rehab:Bariatric BedsBroda ChairsChair Scale/Bariatric Weight ScaleOutpatient & Physical Therapy:Therapy iPadsImaging:Ultrasound BedOutpatient Clinics:EKG CartHospital Acute Care:TV ReplacementStryker Cub CribHospital Administration:Video Conference SystemYour contributions empower our healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care, ensuring that recovery is quicker, stays are shorter, and operations run more efficiently.
LaPorte Students to participate in University of Dubuque High School Honor Band
Over 100 band students from 27 high schools in Iowa, South Carolina, and Wisconsin will participate in the University of Dubuque High School Honor Band on Friday, January 17, 2025. Hosted by UD's Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the all-day event will culminate with a free High School Honor Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.
Kristie Davis Wins Holiday Lights Grand Prize!
