ROADSIDE CHAT – STALLED CARS NEED ROOM-NOT HUGS MOVE OVER

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
November 26, 2024 4:15 pm

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.

2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to local fire departments

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
November 26, 2024 3:41 pm

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.

November is National Adoption Month

U.S. SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
November 26, 2024 3:36 pm

November is National Adoption Month, and this past week, the Senate passed a resolution celebrating and supporting the goals of National Adoption Month.

Red Kettle Campaign in full Swing!

SALVATION ARMY
November 26, 2024 2:45 pm

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.

University of Iowa Celebrates Abby Reiter, PA-C, for Outstanding Contributions

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 26, 2024 11:30 am

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 Preceptor of the Year award.

VGH Home Health Angel Tree begins November 29

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 26, 2024 11:30 am

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.

V-S FFA is Feeding the Future with the World Food Prize

FFA
November 26, 2024 11:29 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  The 29th-31st of October, Andrew Pingenot got the amazing opportunity to take part in the Global Youth Institute for the World Food Prize.

Updated: Just in case you need to reach me...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 25, 2024 11:24 am

Updated: Everything is back up and running! The email address is: VintonToday@hotmail.com. Thank you for your patience!-The email service that Vinton Today uses which is Hotmail is down.

Virginia Gay Hospital's Lisa Rule Elected to Iowa Trauma Coordinators Board

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2024 8:38 am

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) proudly announces that Lisa Rule, Trauma Coordinator, has been elected to the Iowa Trauma Coordinators Board for the Iowa Hospital Association.

VS FFA Spreads Holiday Cheer with Lights and Roping

FFA
November 25, 2024 7:46 am

 By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerDuring the holiday season right before Thanksgiving, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and volunteers came together to decorate the town of Vinton by putting up lights and garland for local businesses.