Welcoming New Providers to Our Community

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 14, 2025 5:08 pm

We are excited to introduce the following exceptional healthcare professionals who have joined us to serve the Vinton Family Medical Clinic and Virginia Gay Hospital.

Urbana House fire claims the life of one

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 13, 2025 8:55 pm

In a news release from the Benton County Sheriff's Department, there was a report of a residential fire at 103 Main St. East in Urbana.  "On  January  8th,  2025,  at  approximately  10:44  PM,  the  Benton  County  Sheriff's  Office, Urbana  Fire  Department,  and  North  Benton  Ambulance  responded  to  a  residential  fire at 103 Main Street East in Urbana, Iowa.

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team Wraps-up Productive 2024

VINTON TODAY
January 10, 2025 3:35 pm

The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team completed a successful year of advocating and educating themselves and others about the beef industry and beef production.

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

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 10, 2025 1:13 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) has been nationally recognized for its outstanding quality of care by  Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication in the healthcare industry.

Accident near Dysart claims life of 19 Year Old

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 10, 2025 1:06 pm

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.

Tree of Lights Thank You

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 9, 2025 5:12 pm

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.

LaPorte Students to participate in University of Dubuque High School Honor Band

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
January 9, 2025 2:24 pm

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.

Kristie Davis Wins Holiday Lights Grand Prize!

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 8, 2025 3:26 pm

This year’s Holiday Lights event concluded with a big win for Kristie Davis, whose name was drawn as the Grand Prize winner! Kristie’s entry was selected from an impressive 5,185 completed punch cards submitted at locations across Vinton.

Vinton-Shellsburg Awarded Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Grant

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2025 11:50 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has been selected as one of the recipients of Governor Kim Reynolds' Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) grants.

UnityPoint Health/St. Luke's Foundation Accepting Applications

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2025 11:50 am

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant Program, which provides matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents living in Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, northern Johnson, Jones and Linn counties.