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Voting Information....Yes, that's today!
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https://www. Heat assistance available: Sign-up underway now
Alliant Energy is reminding customers that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) agencies are now accepting applications for the upcoming heating season. The program provides dollars to moderate and low-income level households to help pay a portion of their winter gas or electric bills.
“It’s important people know they do not have to wait until they are behind on their utility bills to receive energy assistance,” said Tim Heinrich, director of customer support services, Alliant Energy.
VU After Hours Nov. 12 at Jessy's Gems
Vinton Unlimited After Hours
Jessy’s Gems Gallery
117 W 4th St, Vinton
Friday, November 12th 5pm to 7pm
Refreshments will be served
Post Prom pie sales continue
V-S POST PROM 2011 ANNUAL HOMEMADE PIE SALES continue through Nov 15. Cost is $10 each and includes: APPLE, CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, PUMPKIN
CONTACT Kathy Tranel 319-560-0515 Email: kjtrealestate@aol.com or VSPOSTPROM@YAHOO.COM
PICK UP DATE: SATURDAY, NOV 20TH ** TIME: NOON-3PM @ ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH – VINTON
A final salute to a worn-out flag
Pack 47 Cub Scouts have shared many experiences with local veterans groups.
One of those traditions is the Flag Retirement Ceremony with the Vinton American Legion.
The Scouts joined the Legion members at the Post 57 Legion Hall Friday evening for a final salute and retirement by burning of dozens of worn flags.
The Scouts stood with the veterans and saluted, and helped pile the flags on the rack for burning. Halloween: Area children, adults celebrate
Along with a variety of private and school parties, there were two community celebrations of Halloween over the weekend. The traditional parade took place downtown on Saturday. Then on Sunday night (Halloween, Oct. 31) many children, accompanied by parents and even pets, went door-to-door for the annual trick-or-treat night. Field Day planned at Welter farm
With the weather we’ve had this year, any additional grazing will have a big impact on the cost of wintering cows in Iowa. Cereal rye grain seeded in the early fall is one option to extend the grazing season and reduce feed costs in the beef herd. A field day to demonstrate grazing cereal rye will be held on Friday, November 12, at 1:00 pm at the Welter farm north of Onslow.
Election time! Nearly 2,200 have already voted in Benton County
Benton County voters have already set another record for absentee and early voting in a non-presidential election. As of Monday morning, the Benton County Auditor's Office reported 2,146 early voters and absentee ballot requests.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 2. Those who are not registered to vote can do so on Election Day, if they take identification with them to the polling place. PEO Chapter MZ to meet Nov. 8
PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the home of Jackie Schoettmer, with Carol Timmer assisting. Carol will present the program.
Officers called to three-vehicle accident on 380 near Urbana
The Benton County Sheriff's Office, Urbana emergency personnel and the Center Point Ambulance Service were sent to a three-vehicle accident on I-380 near Urbana at around 12:30 p.m. today (Friday).
There were possible injuries reported. The vehicles came to rest in the median or on the left shoulder of the southbound lane. The accident took place near the exit ramp at Exit 43, where vehicles leave 380 for Highway 150.