15 Days to slow the spread

VINTON TODAY
March 18, 2020 3:06 pm

Click to view the guidelines and tips to avoid and curtail the spread of the Coronavirus

Blood Donations needed today at VGH

VINTON TODAY
March 17, 2020 2:52 pm

Donate today at Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 1:45 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.

Additional COVID-19 Case in Iowa: 2-1-1 hotline available to answer questions

VINTON TODAY
March 12, 2020 4:28 am

Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated one additional positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents, a total of 14 positive cases.

Virginia Gay Hospital announces visitor restrictions until further notice

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 10, 2020 3:44 pm

In keeping with a commitment to patient safety, effective today, Virginia Gay Hospital will temporarily limit patient visitations in order to minimize potential patient and staff exposure to seasonal influenza and other respiratory viruses.

Governor orders partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center

VINTON TODAY
March 9, 2020 1:24 am

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Johnston to ensure State of Iowa agencies are prepared in the event COVID-19 is detected in the state.

Benton County Public Health Advises Residents on Spring Break Travel

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
March 3, 2020 10:48 pm

Benton County Public Health continues to work with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local partners to monitor and respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

March Words on Wellness Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
February 28, 2020 6:56 am

Click to viewAttached you will find your edition of the March 2020 WOW newsletter. This edition features:Eat Right Bite by BiteRecipe for Pineapple Sn

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

ASAC
February 28, 2020 6:56 am

 The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the National Council on Problem Gambling, dedicates March to helping people “have the conversation” about problem gambling.

Benton County Prepares for COVID-19

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2020 3:04 pm

By Benton County Public HealthBenton County Public Health is advising residents about what they can do now to prepare for the potential spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

BENTON-IOWA CPPC BRINGS PATTI LUND (WACHTENDORF) AND DOCUMENTARY RESILIENCE

VINTON TODAY
February 20, 2020 4:11 am

The child may not remember, but the body remembers.Benton-Iowa Community Partnership for Protecting Children is pleased to announce Patti (Wachtendorf) Lund, recently retired Iowa State Penitentiary warden, will be giving a talk on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Blairstown Community Center, 305 Locust Street NW.