Business

\'Colonel\' Rundlett graduates from World Wide College of Auctioneering

Dakota Rundlett of Vinton is among recent World Wide Auctioneering College grads. Earning the honorary title of "Colonel," Dakota W. Rundlett Vinton graduated recently from World Wide College of Auctioneering, (a.k.a. Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering). Ru...

Shopko opens in Vinton

1st customer: Cale Butts made the very first purchase at Shopko today, from clerk Lori Polesky. Young Cale Butts made a bit of Vinton retail history this morning when shortly after 9 a.m. he became the first person to ever make a purchase at the new Shopko Hometown Vinton store. Clerk Lori P...

McDonald's to celebrate renovation with After 5, Family Fun Day

The Vinton McDonald’s will be celebrating its renovation with a variety of events over the next several days. On Thursday, Vinton Unlimited members are invited for an After Hours event f...

Community Development Internship Opportunity

Vinton Unlimited is looking for a summer intern to help with community event planning, marketing, social media and office management. Must be a good communicator in both written and verbal communi...

Upcoming Benton County Action Academy

We missed YOU at our Action Academy Kickoff; but don’t worry, there is still time to participate! Benton Development Group, Vinton Unlimited and Belle Plaine Community Development hosted...

Shopko doors to open March 13; Grand Opening set for March 25

Shopko employees have been busy stocking the shelves with the opening just days away. Construction crews are putting their final touches on the project as the Vinton Alco becomes the Vinton Shopko Hometown. Store officials plan to open on Sunday, March 13, in what they call a &q...

Walton accepted to West Bend-Polestar program; to become Wilson-Hite agent

Tressa Walton, has begun training to be an agent at Wilson-Hite insurance. It is with great excitement that Wilson-Hite Insurance announces that Tressa Walton has been accepted into the West Bend-Polestar Program.  She is one of 25 in the Midwest accepted into this ...

IMCA honors Kathy Root for many achievements

The automotive racing world recognized one of its most accomplished members. Kathy Root, retired owner and president of IMCA and now chair of the sanctioning body’s executive committee r...

Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting & Conference

Area hay and forage producers are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association (EIHPA) Annual Meeting and Conference on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Buzzy’s in Welto...

WANTED: Businesses to take part in the Vinton Community Job Fair

Tuesday, March 22 from 4-7pm at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center This event offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to enhance their reputation among the Vinton-area residents. Thi...