Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businessesDES MOINES - Today, Governor Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30th   will be delayed till the end of the 2nd quarter, July 31, 2020.

Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Governor Reynolds today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived by a  proclamation  signed by Gov.

Locally owned John's Qwik Stop continues to serve the Vinton community in this difficult time.  As John’s Qwik Stop does throughout the year, they are again stepping up to provide  brown bag lunches free of charge for the school kids that are in need of lunch while school is out.

MenuBack pageThe 4th St. Diner will be offering Home Delivered Meals and Carry Out Meals only at this time. Call 319-472-4761 to request a Home Delivered Meal.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! JEFF GEIGER'S ANNUAL SPRING FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SUNDAY APRIL 5TH, 2020. 5464 24th Ave Dr. Vinton, Iowa Due to the recent COVID 19 ban on large group events our spring farm machinery consignment auction will be postponed to a later date.

Another of our small "mom and pop" local businesses that are still open, offering free delivery in town is Tootsies Ice Cream and More!While you can't dine in because of the regulations, you can still take out or have a nice meal delivered to your home!Here are their numbers!Vinton: 319-472-5300La Porte City: 319-342-2746 (if delivery is needed, ask them if they are able to)"We also have a wide variety of Kid’s Meals available along with our $5 Meal Deal options.

Especially at this time, the task of keeping a small business open is a challenge most are unaware of. This week we are able to celebrate the accomplishment of a business that has survived for decades in Vinton.

The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended one income tax withholding deposit due date for certain taxpayers. The change, prompted by COVID-19, is designed to provide flexibility to disrupted businesses.

MenuAs the COVID-19 situation continues to impact our daily lives more and more, we are still here in many of our communities serving our guests. How we serve you today looks different than it did a week ago.