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VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - April 25th, 2024 12:31 pm
VGH is aware of notices being sent from Molina Healthcare to patients that their PCP is being changed. Please note the letter is an error! No PCP changes are occurring. VGH is working with Molina to remedy the action.
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - April 24th, 2024 5:08 pm
A presentation entitled, "Forgotten Communities of
Benton County" will be shared with the community by Iowa’s leading ghost town researcher Dave Baker from, "The 29th State." Join us on
this fascinating journey through the past of Benton County. Come learn about
the places which have disappeared from our map during this fun and
interactive program.
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VINTON TODAY - April 24th, 2024 3:19 pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024—SAVE THE DATE!! That is the date for the Benton Conty Relay For Life beginning at 6:00 PM at the Benton Community MS/HS track in Van Horne. Everyone of us has been touched by cancer in some way. Friends, relatives, caregivers, survivors – we all use our special passion to help the American Cancer Society save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES - April 24th, 2024 2:38 pm
Each Tuesday in May, Vinton Fareway & Roy’s Hometown Grocery shoppers have a chance to win a pack of T-bone steaks, courtesy of Benton County Farm Bureau.Customers can enter the “T-Bone Tuesday” drawing at the meat counter—no purchase necessary. One winner will be contacted each week to claim the prize.“This promo is a fun way for us to say, ‘thank you’,” says Michael Hopper, Benton County Farm Bureau president.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - April 22nd, 2024 8:43 pm
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) encourages Iowans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications. Local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies are teaming up to collect leftover prescription and over-the-counter drugs for this special one-day event held each spring and fall.
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VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - April 22nd, 2024 1:50 pm
It's National Volunteer Week this week, April 21 - 27. On April 26 and 27 you are welcome to stop at any of the following Benton County Libraries!Benton County Libraries and Benton County Volunteer Center have teamed up to celebrate volunteers. On Friday, April 26, no matter who you volunteer for, stop by one of the host libraries for a cup of coffee (or water) and a cookie.
HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR - April 22nd, 2024 12:10 pm
Primary Election
What is the Primary Election?
The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General
Election.
Party Affiliation
The biggest difference between the Primary Election and all other elections is that a voter’s party
affiliation matters. Only voters who are registered with the Democratic, Libertarian or Republican parties
are allowed to vote in the Primary Election.
VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM - April 19th, 2024 1:38 am
Please join us at the Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30. We hope to see you there!
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VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - April 16th, 2024 2:02 pm
Karen Ackman, our food service director, has been nominated as the Difference Maker for the month of April. Karen's dedication and hard work have truly made a significant impact on our school community. One of her major achievements is working to secure the Community Eligibility Provision for our school district. This means that starting next school year, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch, ensuring that no child goes hungry while striving for their academic success.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - April 16th, 2024 11:45 am
There is nothing like picking on a good man to bring out all the mama bears and the folks that he has helped. Several Urbana residents have been quick to have the Police Chief's back. The community of Urbana has banded together to show support for their Chief, and had a ton of good things to say about the man/As I read all of the words said about this police chief I noted one thing, there wasn't anything bad said about him.
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