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Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications through April 15

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - March 18th 2026 9:22 am
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Left to right:Dakoda Sellers – representing Vinton City CouncilKyle Koeppen – representing the Vinton Shellsburg School DistrictKristine Horst – representing Vinton UnlimitedDeb Wilberg – representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Absent: Anne Williams representing the Vinton Area Ministerial Association.---One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.

George G Lucky American Legion Post 57 donates to the Iowa Veterans Home

VINTON TODAY - March 18th 2026 8:32 am
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The George G Lucky American Legion Auxiliary Post 57 of Vinton, Iowa recently donated funds in the amount of $11,919.90 to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa for the purchase of three Blanket Warmer Cabinets. This project was supported by a grant from the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation. These blanket warmers will be used in the residential facilities for the benefit of the residents.
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Free Dental Care For Kids April 3 at Hawkeye Community College Dental Clinic

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - March 17th 2026 3:54 pm
Part of American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile® InitiativeFree dental care is available for children ages 3-14 during a special Give Kids a Smile® event planned for Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the Dental Clinic at Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E. Orange Rd, Waterloo, Iowa. Give Kids a Smile® is a national outreach program dedicated to improving children’s oral health by providing free dental care and education to underserved kids.

Children's Summer Reading Program Calendar

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - March 17th 2026 3:54 pm
 New to Summer Schedule!Your Passport to Benton County Library Adventures!Get ready for a summer of stories, stamps, and surprises! Benton County Libraries are adding a fun new twist to reading adventures. Grab your family and travel to different Benton County libraries all summer long. Every time you visit a library, bring your passport and earn a stamp!The more stamps you collect, the more prizes you unlock.

Pork in the Pantry By BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS

BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS - March 16th 2026 10:29 pm
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The Benton County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program again this year, helping to fight food insecurity in Benton County. This year, Denise Wiley a Benton County Pork Producer coordinated and ordered $1,000 worth of pork to the Shellsburg Food Pantry and the Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry, ensuring that families in need have access to high quality, nutritious protein.
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Van Horne, Urbana and Atkins Family Medical Clinics closed or closing early

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - March 16th 2026 10:35 am
Van Horne & Urbana Family Medical Clinics are closed today due to the weather.Atkins is closing at 4pm.

4th St. Diner Meal site is closed today

4TH ST. DINER - March 16th 2026 10:32 am
Due to the weather, the 4th St. Diner meal site is closed today. 

Delayed garbage pick up for those on the Monday schedule

CITY OF VINTON - March 15th 2026 5:56 pm
You might want to share this one around Facebook and other social media…From the City of Vinton :Due to forecasted snow & extreme winds, Monday’s residential curbside trash & recycling pickup will be MOVED to Thursday (March 19).
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Snow emergency -Update – Snow emergency cancelled!

CITY OF VINTON - March 15th 2026 5:47 pm
Update – Snow emergency cancelled!City of Vinton : Snow Emergency in effect 6pm Sunday until 7am on Tuesday. All parked vehicles must be removed from public streets during this time unless announcement is made that the snow emergency no longer exists. (City Code 69.13)

Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck This St. Patrick's Day

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU (GTSB - March 14th 2026 10:54 am
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) wants drivers to remember: Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck.St. Patrick’s Day is known for its themed celebrations, but the parades and festivities often lead to higher levels of alcohol consumption. While most Iowans celebrate safely, impaired driving is still a present danger, especially around holidays.
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