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Izaak Walton Red Cedar Chapter Christmas Party 🎄 Tuesday, December 2

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE - November 29th 2025 12:58 pm

You are invited to attend the Izaak Walton Red Cedar Chapter Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 7 to 9 PM.Bring a potluck dish to share! There will be games, cookies, bingo, prizes and rumor has it, that Santa may appear!The chapter is located at 5667 24th Ave., Drive, Vinton, IA/highway 150, north of Vinton.Follow their Facebook pag

City of Vinton: Snow Emergency 9PM - Friday 11/28 until 7AM Monday, 12/1

CITY OF VINTON - November 28th 2025 1:18 pm

For the City of Vinton:Snow Emergency: From 9PM on Friday (11/28) until 7AM on Monday (12/1).This requires the removal of all vehicles from public streets within the City limits.City Code of Ordinances 69.13

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LPC Women's Club Home for the Holidays Tour of Homes

LAPORTE CITY WOMEN'S CLUB - November 28th 2025 11:10 am

The annual La Porte City Womens Club Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 4:00-7:00. There are six homes on the Tour and include the following homes: Bridget Fuller, 102 Westridge Ct, Jeremy & Danielle Wolff, 607 Chestnut St, Phil & Kathy Norris, 507 Gates St, Mike & Kathy Strubel, 302 Bowers St, Terry & Julie Strutz, 7070 Gilbertville Rd and Eric & Paul Pecenka, 7320 Gilbertville Rd, all of La Porte City, You may pre-purchase your tickets at the Old Stone Bistro or Cedar Valley Bank in La Porte City or you purchase them at the first house you visit.

Updated: The weather outside...it's gonna be frightful...

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - November 27th 2025 9:03 am

UPDATED:8:00 a.m. Friday, 11/28/25Expect snow as soon as the leftovers from Thanksgiving are about gone...and it looks like there will be a lot of it for a first snow! Here's all of the information from Benton County Emergency Management. (Find the shovels now!)Another update will come out at 4:00 p.m. today and will update it on THIS article. Just

Happy Thanksgiving - Back on Monday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 26th 2025 12:04 am

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving already! Where has the year gone? I expect everyone to wear their loose pants, and enjoy the turkey coma following the meal on Thursday!There will be no email on Thursday or Friday. I will see you again on Monday.However, should there be any urgent news, I'll zap it out to you, of course!Be sure to take some time to count y

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Benton County Angel Tree now ready for your help

BENTON COUNTY ANGEL TREE - November 25th 2025 2:38 pm

What the Angel Tree is, so here’s a little bit about it!The Benton County Angel Tree Program has been serving local families for over 30 years, helping an average of 300 families each year. Each child receives brand new toys and clothing for Christmas gifts, all thanks to the generosity of our community. We are a non-profit organization (we don’t have our 501(c)(3) yet, but it’s in the works!).

Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Tree Walk Shines with Community Support

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 25th 2025 1:43 am

Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation Thanks Donors and Community for 2025 Tree Walk SuccessThe Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses, organizations, individuals, and community members who made the 2025 Annual Tree Walk a festive celebration of generosity and holiday spirit. This signature event continues to raise funds for local healthcare initiatives while bringing families together to enjoy beautifully decorated trees and holiday displays.

A Magical Tradition: Santa’s Mailbox Brings Joy to Vinton Children

VINTON UNLIMITED - November 24th 2025 5:38 pm

As the holiday season approaches, Vinton Unlimited is once again helping bring magic to life with the cherished tradition of Santa’s Mailbox. Set up in the heart of downtown Vinton, a bright white mailbox with a big red and white bow invites children to drop off their letters to Santa Claus—along with all their hopes, wishes, and holiday dreams.

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V-S FFA Sparks Leadership at IAT

FFA - November 24th 2025 3:12 pm

Article Thumbnail. Will McKenna, Cole Birker, Jameson Demuth, Braedon Hepker, Jackson Lloyd, Bri Dulin, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, Raine Wheeler, and Madeline Pingenot traveled to Ankeny for the IAT Conference.

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn November 8, 2025, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in the annual Ignite, Amplify, and Transform (IAT) Leadership Conference. This is a statewide leadership development program designed specifically for Iowa FFA members. Throughout the day, members attended workshops centered on teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and personal growth.

Thank You for Supporting Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

VINTON TODAY - November 24th 2025 7:47 am

On behalf of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Supper at the Fire Station, November 20. Sponsored by the Vinton Lions Club. The Vinton Lions Club has been providing this delicious Chili for the last 15yrs. A big THANK YOU for their support. Thanks to your generosity and support, the event was a success.

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