Ehlinger's Express: offers free deliveries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 17, 2020 2:47 am

I still believe that Vinton is different than any other town I've lived in, ok, just two others...but this is why Vinton is so awesome.   Kudos to Ehlinger's for going above and beyond for those around us that need a hand staying safe! If you wonder how much they are going to make from this? Well, they are getting paid in smiles! From their Facebook page.

McClure Financial Services: Update

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 16, 2020 10:48 pm

McClure Financial is postponing all face to face client appointments until further notice.  We are continuing to work on tax returns, payrolls and bookkeeping, but the office is closed to clients.

Palace Theatre: Closed until further notice

VINTON PALACE THEATRE
March 16, 2020 4:35 pm

   In light of the Governor’s announcement last night to close Iowa schools for the next 4 weeks, and the CDC recommendation to avoid gatherings of groups of people greater than 50 for the next 8 weeks, the Palace Theatre will be closed until further notice.

Kwik Star Breaking Ground, scheduled to open in 5 months

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 12, 2020 3:43 am

The large equipment has rolled into town, and the earth is being rearranged and hauled away to make room for the new Kwik Star. The store/gas station will be located just to the north side of Theisen's.

Clipper Corner to Celebrate their 35th Anniversary March 18

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 9, 2020 5:31 am

Clipper Corner will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary on March 18th with specials throughout the day.There will be refreshments, drawings for door prizes and specials! Mary Barkdoll, the owner would like to invite you in for a $9 haircut, $35 hair color (by appointment 472-4367) or you can save 35% off of hair care products.

Bowers Discount now open in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2020 4:22 am

Vinton welcomed a new business to town. Bowers Best Discount Store is worth a trip if you've never visited one. Adding Vinton to their chain of stores, Bowers opened in Vinton on Leap Day.

Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting & Conference

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 27, 2020 2:45 pm

Area hay and forage producers are invited to attend the 37th Annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association (EIHPA) Annual Meeting and Conference on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Buzzy’s in Welton.

Vinton Popcorn Company selling T-Shirts

VINTON TODAY
February 21, 2020 1:39 am

Support the Vinton Popcorn Company by ordering a t-shirt! The online store, through Tharp Design, will be open until Friday, February 28th.Click below toOrder a T-Shirt!Vinton popcorn was started in the 1940s and was sold several times before the end of operation in 1998.

Produce Safety Alliance courses offered across the state

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 20, 2020 10:04 pm

Produce Safety Alliance courses will be held across the state during Fall 2019 and Winter 2020Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host eleven Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training meetings through March 2020.

Webster recognized at Agribusiness Showcase

VINTON TODAY
February 14, 2020 3:39 pm

Stephen Eschenbach, Jim Webster, AgVantage FS Receive Secretary’s Iowa Ag Leader Awards Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honored three outstanding agriculture leaders today at the Iowa Agribusiness Showcase.