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Angel Tree program to begin accepting applications, Nov. 1; donations and space
Angel Tree 2018 will begin accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning November 1 and go through December 10. There are two ways to apply:
IN PERSON AT:
First Christian Church
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Grassley visits Vinton in support of Candidate Gerhold
Senator Chuck Grassley made a stop today at the Vinton Family Restaurant to support candidate Tom Gerhold who is running for the State Representative position formerly held by State House Representat... Cards of Love: Riders gather to show their love for Yvonne Zimpfer
Yvonne Zimpfer stood outside on Saturday, looking at the large crowd that had followed the pink fire truck to her house.
"A lot of people are here to give you love," said the first pe... Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church starts new Endowment Fund
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church has established a new fund with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. The Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Endowment Fund will support the activi...
150th celebration organizers seeking historical artifacts
Vinton Unlimited Director Melissa Schwan is asking for input from local residents who may have knowledge or artifacts of local history to help create displays as Vinton celebrates its 150th year next...
Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 to Scout for Food Nov. 3
Today the Boy Scout Troop 47 and Cub Scout Pack 47 went door to door placing red Scouting for Food bags to everyone's door in Vinton. The wind was a tricky factor today but they got it done...
Be The Change Group Fitness helps to raise donations for Children's Hospital
Be The Change Group fitness partnered with UNI student, Taylor Wheeler and held a 90 minute Dance Marathon for the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.
Taylor was abl... Halloween kicks off with Spooktacular Events
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities and events for the adult population within our community that have mental and/or physical disabilities. Through our ... VGH files lawsuit against Medicaid Providers
Concerning the lawsuit brought by Virginia Gay Hospital, they have released the following statement:
Virginia Gay Hospital has brought a lawsuit against Amerihealth Caritas Iowa, Inc., United Hea...
Benton County Nature Center the site for Geocaching Tricks and Treats
The Benton County Nature Center was the place to be for some unique trick or treating fun on Thursday afternoon.
But before that, the children were entertained by a Praying Mantis that Aaron Aske...