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Koop's and Arnold Motor Supply Toy Drives Continue
Koop's Sales and Service and Arnold Motor Supply continue to collect Christmas gifts to make Christmas better for boys and girls, here in Benton County.Take some time to grab a gift & drop it off to add to the toy drives happening in Vinton. If you cannot get out to shop, both businesses will also take donations and do the shopping for you!Koop's Vinton Food Pantry's Linda Wood Retires
The Vinton Food Pantry will mark a significant milestone, effective Monday, December 12.One of our long-time leaders, Linda Wood, is retiring from her pantry work after 14 years. Our pantry has grown and evolved greatly over that time, thanks to a terrific crew of volunteers, Linda, Vickie Holst and Elaine Bearbower.Our food pantry has been serving Vinton and surrounding communities since it was incorporated in 1985.
Deck the House Voting is now open through December 18
Bundle up, grab your loved ones, and check out Vinton's finest light displays! While you're at it, might as well vote for your favorite! Ballots are available at www.vprdzone.com and at the Vinton Recreation Center! (Just click the link to download and print!)
Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve Submits Resignation
Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve has submitted his resignation to address personal health matters. Mr. Reeve’s resignation is effective immediately. The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, along with Mr. Reeve and the Reeve family, appreciate your understanding and respect for their privacy.Mr. Reeve took over the principalship at Tilford Elementary school during the pandemic of 2020. Seed House disrepair puts building at risk
At Thursday's City Council meeting, the council conducted a hearing for a nuisance violation at 201 1st Avenue, known as the former Seed House. The property is owned by Joseph and Peggy Schott of Hiawatha.City Building Inspector/Code Enforcement officer Blake Hansen said that there were several issues with the building. Two other inspections by structural engineers also confirmed the conditions of the building. Decking out the House brought to a new level in Vinton
I might be wrong, but it feels like this year the Christmas lights have been plentiful across Vinton. Adding a new level of fun is the display at 1307 B Ave. in Vinton, it is one of the displays that you really need to see to appreciate. The kids will love this one! In addition to a singing Christmas tree, and flashing mini trees, there are also now two Christmas bulbs that occasionally pop up to sing lead in some of the songs. Santa drops off another round of gift tags for Angel Tree
Vinton Today just had a note from one of Santa's elves. A new delivery of gift tags for the Angel Tree program have been delivered to Farmers Savings Bank and Trust and US Bank.If you have the opportunity to shop for an area child, stop by and choose a gift tag from the tree. Gifts need to be returned with their tag by December 14. If anyone has access to an empty building that Angel Tree can use for gift distribution, please contact Lanette Parker at 319-521-1496. Iowans should never provide their EBT Card number or PIN to others
The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT Departcards. EBT
cards are used to distribute government benefits like food
assistance, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) or food stamps.
Both
agencies have recently received reports from Iowans of text messages
that indicate their EBT cards are locked.
Benton Community Schools asks residents in the district for $48.5 Million
The Benton Community School District is seeking the approval of
voters in the district to pass a 48.5 million dollar referendum. Property owners would be taxed at $4.04 for each $1,000 of the value of their property. For every
$100,000 or assessed value, $405 would be added to the property taxes each
year. This amount is in addition to approximately
$10 million in sales tax revenue to cover the balance
according to the school's website.
Benton County 40-8
40-8 is an independent , by invitation, honor organization of male and female, US veterans.The 40-8 is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well-being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charities, and endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse training.