Compensation Board meets for County Employees

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 9, 2024 2:56 pm

The Compensation Board met to discuss the proposed raises for the county department heads. A seven minute meeting was held. Representing each department and the terms they are serving are listed below:Representing Sheriff Ron Tippett - Lynn Schoenmann, who replaced Anders Norgaard upon his passing in September.

Cox selected as 2024 Great Iowa Nurse

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 9, 2024 12:53 pm

Katie Cox. of Virginia Gay Hospital, has been selected as a 2024 Great Iowa Nurse. She is being recognized for extraordinary service to patients, leadership through practice, mentoring, serving as a role model for others, and dedication to the nursing profession.

Benton County – A Giving Community

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
January 9, 2024 11:54 am

Salvation Army has a successful 2023 Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold or drizzling, and yet we often hear people say, “I enjoy doing this.

4th St. Diner Closed Today 1/8/24

4TH ST. DINER
January 9, 2024 9:40 am

The 4th Street Diner is closed today. There will be no meals.  

Urbana & Atkins Family Clinic Closing Early at 4PM all other clinics open

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 9, 2024 9:20 am

Update: Van Horne Clinic closing at noon, Atkins Clinic closing at 1pm & Urbana Clinic closing at 1:30PM & Vinton Clinic 3:30 Today.

Staff and Weather Update & Board information

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2024 5:58 pm

As we prepare for the impending winter storm, I want to inform you of the necessary precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.

Garbage pickup to be delayed one day in Vinton

CITY OF VINTON
January 8, 2024 5:13 pm

A note from the City of Vinton : S&J Sanitation garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Tuesday will be delayed ONE day due to the winter storm.

Snow removal reminder for Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 8, 2024 4:20 pm

It looks like we'll have some significant snow for the first time this winter. Here's a reminder of the city ordinances relating to snow removal. -Snow is NOT to be put on the city streets from driveways or business parking lots.

Gift Cards awarded to Salvation Army volunteers

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
January 7, 2024 3:46 pm

We want to announce the winners of the gift card drawings. Those individuals who rang the bell 3 or more hours were eligible. Thank you to the area businesses who donated the gift cards! All of you, businesses and ringers alike, helped us reach our goal of $20,000 (Total--$21,139.

4th St. Diner Announcement concerning inclement/winter weather closings

4TH ST. DINER
January 7, 2024 1:34 pm

When the 4th Street Diner closes for inclement/winter weather we send the information to KCRG to post on their website and on television. We will also send a notice to everyone who has signed up to receive the menu via email.