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Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Governor's Volunteer Awards
Volunteer Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards; entry deadline is April 17 at 6:00pm.The Governor’s Volunteer Awards program, established in 1982, provides an easy way for organizations to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level recognition award. Three award categories are available: Individual, Group, and Length of Service.
Showers of Blessing Winter Clearance
“Showers of Blessing”, an ecumenical outreach, formerly known as the Tuesday Free Store, will be open Tuesdays, February 28 through March 28, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., under new management at the same location, 507 1st Avenue, Vinton. Donations of clothing and other items will be accepted. Monetary donations are needed and appreciated.At this time, we will be operating on a month-by-month basis.
Benton County Conservation Board Approves Rules and Regulations
NOTICE The Benton County Conservation Board Approved Rules and Regulations on February 13, 2023. Complete Rules and Regulations can be found on the county's website: https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/conservation/rulesandpolicies/ or by contacting a staff member for a copy.
2023 Most Endangered Property Designation adds Vinton's Seed House
Vinton was home to one of the first canning operations west of the Mississippi River, and it was referred to by residents and regional media as the unofficial Sweet Corn Capital of the U.S. Vinton boasted its ability to produce food for the rest of the country in the early 1900s. The facility is linked to some of the most well-known names in Vinton history. Notice: Vinton City Council intends to fill Council Vacancy by Appointment
Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Council Chambers, Vinton City Hall.Anyone that lives in the 3rd ward that is interested in filling this vacant Council seat may attend the next Council meeting or contact the Mayor or any council member to express their interest.
LaPorte PD assist in taking down Mexican Man in Drug Trafficking Organization
Mexican Man Involved in Mexico‑Based Drug Trafficking Organization Found Guilty in Federal Court A Mexican man involved in a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization that was distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine in the Waterloo, Iowa, area was convicted by a jury today after a three‑day trial in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Community Visioning Program Event - POSTPONED
As per the City Council Meeting on Thursday night, the following event has been postponed. However, if you would like to participate, please feel free to sign up at the link below. ----Vinton is participating in the 2023 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities under 10,000 in population.
Vinton-Shellsburg Holds a Holiday Lock-In
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Thursday January 12th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted the annual Holiday Lock-In. Members gathered in the Ag Room in preparation of being “locked-in” at 9:00 P.M. After going over the expectations on the night, the fun began. Once the lock-in began members were able to play games of volleyball, basketball, pickleball and much more. Salvation Army of Benton County Serving Benton County Since 2016
The Salvation Army of Benton County received $15,333.61 this past Christmas season from the Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold, and yet we often hear people say, “I enjoy doing this. It's actually fun!”It is a soft estimate that we had 330 hours of bell ringing from approximately 100 volunteers. Council to discuss filling vacated council seat and Ambulance services tonight
The Vinton City Council will have a couple of discussions tonight. Prior to the regular council meeting, there will be a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the North Benton Ambulance Services. The ambulance service is asking the city to consider taking over operations and management of the ambulance service. Currently, the service covers Vinton, five townships, and 50% of three other townships as well as a small portion of a few other townships, and five cities not including Vinton.