What do you think of when you hear the term “impaired driving?” For many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is drinking and then getting behind the wheel.

There will be a FREE seminar entitled, "Welcome to Medicare." The event will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic located at 504 North 9th Ave.

SHIIP Clinics:    Monday, April 10th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 11th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 14th  , 2023: 9am- 5pm  Monday, April 17th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 18th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 21st  , 2023: 9am- 5pm  Monday, April 24th, 2023: 1pm- 5pm  Tuesday, April 25th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Wednesday, April 26th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Friday, April 28th, 2023: 9am- 5pm  Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP): Medicare counseling services for Iowans.

Benton County Public Health Clinic.Virginia Gay Hospital 502 North 9th Ave.Vinton, IA Check-in at the front entrance registration desk.  COVID19 Vaccine Clinics:  Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Thursday, April 13th, 2023, 5pm-9pm: Vaccine Clinic for all ages Pfizer/Moderna  Monday April 17th , 2023, 9am-1pm : Vaccine Clinic for adults Pfizer/Moderna  *Clinic times are walk in - no appointment needed *Cost: Free *Remember to bring your vaccination card.

The 4th St. Diner will host Fresh Conversations presented by the Linn County Health. The event will be held on April 24, at 12:30 pm at the diner. Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+.

The Shellsburg Lions will once again be hosting a blood drive at the Shellsburg American Legion on Wednesday April 19, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, call Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or schedule online at https://login.

Healthy, substance-free workplaces save thousands of dollars every year and provide better service to customers. Addressing substance use in the workplace can take a variety of forms, ranging from educational programs to policy development.

By ROBIN OPSAHL Midwives would have a licensing process for the first time in Iowa under legislation approved with bipartisan support Tuesday by Iowa House.

By Jeffrey JonesThree years ago, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19 that provided critical support and health care for Iowa residents and their families.