Farmers Savings Bank & Trust makes donation to Pink Heals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 20, 2023 1:58 pm

On July 14, 2023, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust used their designated place in the Vinton Unlimited Golf Tournament to make a donation to the  Pink Heals organization.

Wallace & Beverly Winkie Foundation: Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame

WALLACE AND BEVERLY WINKIE FOUNDATION
July 20, 2023 12:15 pm

Iowans can jump on the chance to honor their mentors or role models by nominating them for the Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame by September 19, 2023. All Iowans, past and present, of all ages, who have created a lasting impact on lifelong learning are eligible for nomination—as are Iowa organizations—and anyone can submit a nomination.

Vinton's Hwy. 150 bridge under construction

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 19, 2023 2:48 pm

The Highway 150 Bridge construction heading northing out of Vinton will be ongoing for the next 8-12 weeks. Stoplights are placed on both ends of the bridge as travel will be down to one lane.

Pocket Park arrives on Main Street in Dysart

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2023 11:48 am

Vision Dysart, a sub-committee of the Dysart Development  Corporation, is pleased to announce the completion of the Main Street Pocket  Park. The project was first conceived in the spring of 2021 when a large tree  was removed leaving an undeveloped space on Main Street.

Council hears Citizen Input: Downtown Concert, Building Confusion & Online Video

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2023 11:48 am

At the city council meeting last week, there was a mixed bag of citizen input during the meeting. Topics included:Downtown ConcertArea businesses voiced complaints to the city council concerning the concert held in downtown Vinton.

Former CPU Teacher Hildebrandt gets probation for enticing a minor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2023 11:21 am

Adam Hildebrandt, a former Center Point-Urbana teacher who had faced two charges avoids prison time. Hildebrandt was originally charged with Sexual Exploitation by a school employee (which was dropped) and Attempt to Entice a Minor under 16.

HACAP Food Reservoir's Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger Food and Fund Drive Look

HACAP
July 19, 2023 10:57 am

The Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger Food and Fund Drive, coordinated by the HACAP Food Reservoir, is looking for supporters to help reach a goal of 50,000 total meals donated with the campaign running through September 1st.

CELEBRATING THE CEDAR VALLEY NATURE TRAIL AT CENTER POINT DEPOT MUSEUM BIKE DAY

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 19, 2023 10:57 am

Speaking July 11 at the Center Point Historical Society Bike Day were Randy Burke and Ryan Schlader of the Linn County Conservation Department and Tom Peffer, president of the Linn County Trails Association.

Vinton Lions Club presents Scholarships to area Students

VINTON LIONS CLUB
July 17, 2023 9:42 pm

The Vinton Lions invited some special guests to their noon lunch program at noon lunch at Pizza Ranch in Vinton. The three guests each received  2023 Vinton Lions Scholarship.

Road construction to affect traffic north of Vinton beginning Monday, July 17

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2023 5:09 pm

According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, starting on Monday, July 17, traffic entering and leaving Vinton on Highway 150 north will be affected by road construction.