North Benton Ambulance Director, recognized as Provider of the Year in Iowa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2024 7:26 pm

North Benton Ambulance director Anna Demuth, was nominated for and recognized as the Career EMS Provider of the Year out of the entire state of Iowa.

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Dawn Stephenson

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 13, 2024 4:06 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Dawn Stephenson as a 2024 Legacy Honors Award recipient. Dawn's journey with VGH began in 1977, when she joined the hospital's Annex team as a high school senior.

Looking for Holiday Gifts?

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
November 12, 2024 8:39 pm

Support the Post Prom fundraising effort! Take a look at the options at the following link!  Shop until December 7, 2024. Rada Cutlery Fundr

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Dave Vermedahl

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 12, 2024 6:00 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to name Dave Vermedahl as the 2024 Legacy Honoree in recognition of his outstanding service and leadership on the Virginia Gay Hospital Board of Directors.

GIVE ONE MORE IN 2024 AT VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
November 12, 2024 5:59 pm

There are still several appointments available for the Virginia Gay Hospital blood drive coming up on Tuesday, November 26th. Our goal is to fill the schedule and make a difference in the lives of patients in need of lifesaving care.

Vinton Shellsburg Salutes our Veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 12, 2024 10:48 am

Hands down, one of the best events that Vinton-Shellsburg provides for the community is the annual Veterans Assembly. Denny Miller added the finishing touch to the table set for the POW/MIA veterans at the beginning of the ceremony, always a touching moment.

2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Don Logan

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to announce Don Logan as a recipient of the 2024 Legacy Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership, dedication, and generosity.

Roadside Chat – It's the time. It's the place. Deer are in motion.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
November 11, 2024 11:59 am

“Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion…it’s got groove, it’s got meaning.” These Frankie Valli lyrics from the 70s hit movie “Grease” lend inspiration for today’s Roadside Chat reminding us that deer are in motion…they’ve got hooves and they’ve got meaning.

Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Honors Veterans through Pork for Patriots

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2024 7:27 pm

Iowa Select Farms supports Iowa veterans and military families by helping communities host Veterans Day celebrations.American Legion Post #57, Vinton,  AMVETS Post #218, Vinton,  AMVETS, Keystone and  American Legion Post #166, Shellsburg were among  160 Iowa veteran-based organizations who are preparing to host Veterans Day celebrations with the support of Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.

Thank You Benton County Veterans for your service

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2024 7:27 pm

Today's email will be limited to anything Veteran-related, and any obituaries that come in. ---Each year, on this special day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.