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We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing.

In response to the Covid-19 business restrictions, John Fischer, doing business as Fischer Law, PLLC located at 216 West 4th Street in Vinton, is closed to public walk-in traffic but John and his employees are still working inside to meet the legal needs of the community. Many services can be started as phone calls, emails, faxes or a video conference if needed.

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The Vinton Country Club is offering a limited take out menu. Simply call 319-472-4052 to place an order.*Carryout open to the public 11am-2pm and 5pm to 8pm daily.*This week at the Vinton Country Club, get a free kids meal for every adult order.*Bottles of pop, tea, or powerade are 2 for $3.50*Fish and chips special all week.

Celebrate with $10 bundles of Easter candy available for curbside pick up at La Grange Pharmacy. $5 Of EVERY PURCHASE IS DONATED TO VGH FOUNDATION TO FIGHT COVID. All bundles are unique and contain a variety of Easter candy. To purchase your bundle park in front of La Grange pharmacy and call 319-472-2100 with your credit card information and to receive your bundle.

Business assistance has been announced at the Federal and State level to help combat the effects of COVID-19 business closures. Below is a quick snapshot of a few of the best resources you might find helpful. Note – if you are applying for the Iowa Small Business Relief Program, the deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday) at Noon.

Fareway Stores, Inc. today announced its Fareway Family Frontline Plan to provide cash bonuses and additional paid time-off for its hourly employees who have worked on the frontlines during these unprecedented, last several weeks.A one-time cash bonus will be paid to hourly employees under the age of 18.

While most of us are hunkered down at home with our families, large equipment is still moving ground, for the new Kwik Star business. Large trenches are ready for the fuel tanks and the landscape of the northern side of Theisen's is beginning to take shape. South M Ave. is closed from the 13th St. entrance at this time.

Following up on our email regarding resources for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to pass along information about a fund created to assist women and minority owned businesses with no employees struggling during this time.A fund has been created to support Targeted Small Businesses (TSB) with zero employees that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.