Business
Ervin Motor Company become GMC Dealership Only
Ervin Motor Company has been your Buick dealer in Vinton since 1930. Buick has "announced they will change the franchise to build 100% electric vehicles by the year 2025". Uncertain of this new direction, the Ervin's dealership has elected to end its franchise with Buick for the first time in 93 years.Ervin Motor Company will continue to carry the GMC franchise, selling and servicing new Sierra 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD, plus the Canyon trucks and the Sports Utility lineup which includes GMC Terrain, Acadia, and Yukon SUVs.
Eastern Communications acquires RACOM
RACOM, the company that won a contract to construct an emergency radio communications service for Benton County, has been sold to Eastern Communications Ltd. In a press release Eastern Communications said, "Eastern Communications Ltd., a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in the Eastern US, announced today the acquisition of Marshalltown, Iowa based RACOM Corporation, a leading emergency communications service and technology provider in the Western US.
Vinton Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grants Awarded to area Businesses

Iowa Works will assist residents in career and training goals at Kirkwood
Here to help you attain your career and training goals!Stop by to visit with a career consultant and learn more about in demand careers, job training services and support programs available to make a career transition possible for you. We will be at the Kirkwood Community College Regional Center in Vinton from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Secretary Naig Encourages Applications for 2023 Century & Heritage Farm Program
(Please note: If your farm is recognized as a Century Farm or Heritage Farm, feel free to share that with Vinton Today, we'd love to share the news with readers! Email vintontoday@hotmail.com)Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2023Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage Farm Program now through June 1.
CLICKSTOP NAMED TO TOP WORKPLACES USA LIST
Clickstop, Inc. was recognized for its people-first approach to creating a best-in-class workplace culture and received the distinction of 2023 Top Workplaces USA. The Top Workplaces USA ranking is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.
Simply Blooming Welcomed to Vinton

Fresh Conversations at 4th St. Diner - January 30
Great News! Fresh Conversations will restart Monday, January 30th at the 4th Street Diner. What is Fresh Conversations? Itis a free nutrition education program designed to support healthy aging and independence. Each month, Iowans aged 60 and older gather in communities across Iowa to discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent.