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HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
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A Call for Helping Hands: Are you in need of volunteer hours for the Silver Cord? Do you have free
time on your hands? We can use your help! The Library is seeking adult vol...
December 9-20 Vinton Public Library Book Sale!
Stop by the library book sale and browse through our selection of adult titles. Books are sold on a first come, first served basis; all proceeds benefit future library programming. The sale is located... Governor plans to propose statewide policy restricting cellphones in schools
By: Robin Opsahl and Cami KoonsGov. Kim Reynolds plans to propose banning cellphones in Iowa K-12 schools as a top priority heading into the upcoming 2025 legislative session.The govern...
Happy Thanksgiving - Back on Monday
Vinton Today will be taking off on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, as usual, should any urgent news cross my desk, it will be published and shared via the email. Any obitua... ROADSIDE CHAT – STALLED CARS NEED ROOM-NOT HUGS MOVE OVER
We’ve all lived this driving experience: you’re cruising along and up ahead you spot a stalled vehicle on the shoulder. Maybe the emergency hazards are on, but maybe not. You have precious seconds... 2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to local fire departments
Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer ...
November is National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, and this past week, the Senate passed a resolution celebrating and supporting the goals of National Adoption Month. As a long-time proponent of adoption ...
Red Kettle Campaign in full Swing!
Well, as you all know by now, we are already underway with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. We will be ringing the bell at Fareway in Vinton through December 24th. A bi... University of Iowa Celebrates Abby Reiter, PA-C, for Outstanding Contributions
The University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program recognized Abby Reiter, PA-C, for her exceptional dedication as a preceptor. Abby was recently nominated by one of our students for the prestigious P... VGH Home Health Angel Tree begins November 29
It began with a gift, but it is so much more!Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to host the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of giving ...