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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 13th, 2023 5:54 pm
Benton County employees adopted a couple of families in need this Christmas season. The county employees donated gifts to brighten the season for these families.Sue Wilber, Human Resources for Benton County delivered the gifts to the elementary school in Vinton on Wednesday. Wilber said of the employees, "I am so proud of the generosity of our County!"This representation includes donations from the courthouse staff, conservation, secondary roads, service center, sheriff’s office, and transportation.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 13th, 2023 4:58 pm
If you happened to visit Fareway last week you saw jolly St. Nick helping the local Salvation Army to ring the bell. Answering questions from the little visitors, who asked, "Are you the real Santa one or the one with the stretchy beard?" He assured those in question that he is 1700 years old so of COURSE he's the real one!The Salvation Army of Benton County says "Thank You!" to those who have already committed to help ring the bell.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 12th, 2023 11:34 pm
Once again, Santa made his stop at the Vinton Skate Center. He was invited by the elves who work for the Vinton Parks and Rec to meet with area children after a breakfast prepared by the kitchen elves. Many of the children had requests for Santa. A few of the smallest weren't so sure what to do with the bearded fellow and let mom and dad know that.
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - December 11th, 2023 9:07 pm
Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton will have its distribution this Saturday. Notice the time change: 9:00-10:30 a.m. We will set up on Friday at 3:00, at the church.We could use additional wagon pullers on Saturday. Please consider volunteering The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Please bring boxes or bags to help carry groceries home!
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 11th, 2023 8:52 pm
Dr. Brian Meeker, of Virginia Gay Hospital was awarded the University of Iowa PA Program Lifetime Achievement and Service Award for his years of service to PA education. In an article from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Services, the university recognized him for mentoring between 9 and 11 students each year for decades.
VINTON LIONS CLUB - December 8th, 2023 7:33 pm
The Vinton Lions Club has continually supported the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight since 2010 by serving a chili supper at the Vinton Fire Station. They hold the distinguished honor of being the longest-serving support group of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. On September 20, 2022, a flight was named after Vinton Lions Club for their continued support.Many Veterans never received a " THANK YOU" when they returned from their service.
FFA - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe first annual IAT Conference took place on the 11th of November. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA got the chance to take fourteen members to the FFA Enrichment Center for a fun day full of games, dancing, music, making new friends, and great messages on how to be a strong leader from the state officers. To start the conference, the students who attended were split up by grade level.
VINTON LIONS CLUB - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
In 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the Lions Club International Convention asking them to become involved with supporting the blind and visually impaired. We continue that today. The Vinton Lions Club through Iowa Kidsight at the University of Iowa does eye screening of children between 6 months and 5 years of age at public schools, preschools, daycares, and special events.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
It will be the 12th year for Raegan Junge's annual Christmas party just for veterans. The now 17-year-old will host "Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas" welcoming veterans to a time of celebrating not only the season, but each veteran. When Junge was just six years old, she began a nonprofit and held the first Veteran's Christmas. The event brought 30 veterans for the then six-year-old.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 7th, 2023 4:46 pm
It's that time of the year. The lights are pulled from the attic, the Christmas tree is up and the sibling rivalry kicks off. Well, not for everyone, but in Vinton it is! In a Facebook post, Kord Sellers poked at his brother Dakoda in a bit of Christmas fun. He said in his post about his light display at 1307 B Ave. "Fun facts about the lights:- There are about 2500 individual LEDs in my show, each fully and individually programmable.