Halloween kicks off with Spooktacular Events

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 4:08 am

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.

VGH files lawsuit against Medicaid Providers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2018 3:00 am

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.

Benton County Nature Center the site for Geocaching Tricks and Treats

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2018 1:28 pm

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 Askelson had in a small container.

Personal Safety and Situational Awareness Training Class a Success

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 26, 2018 1:28 pm

Personal Safety and Situational Awareness Training was held at the Vinton Skate Center, brought by the area group, "Just Us". 80 service providers, students and community members attended the event facilitated by Mike Ferjak.

On a moonlit night when the stars are out, there are nocturnal animals all about

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 25, 2018 11:59 am

...the children sang together at the Benton County Conservation's Nature Center northwest of Vinton.   In a program hosted by Aaron Askleton and Caitlin Savage, the two read books, made crafts and explained to the children various characteristics of nocturnal animals.

National Prescription Take Back Day, Saturday October 27

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 22, 2018 10:01 am

This year National Prescription Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This day is announced by the NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) and the DEA on a national scale to prevent unused prescription drugs from finding their way into the wrong hands.

4 Union High School Vocalists honored at Iowa All-State Auditions

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 22, 2018 9:12 am

  Congratulations go out to the Union High School Vocal Music department on their outstanding showing at All-State auditions on Saturday October 20th in Hampton.

2018 Vinton Christmas Ornaments Available

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 19, 2018 9:29 pm

The 2018 Vinton Christmas Ornaments are now available! Melissa Schwan said that this year’s ornament features the Benton County Fair. Ornaments are available at Arnold Motor Supply, Cameron’s, Clingman Pharmacy, Henkle Creek, Jessy’s Gems, LaGrange Pharmacy, Michael & Dowd, Nature’s Corner, Three D Kitchens, Viking Sewing as well as the Vinton Unlimited office located in City Hall.

SHE MATTERS- Barriers for Iowa Women

TRESSA WALTON
October 18, 2018 2:28 pm

SHE MATTERS- Barriers for Iowa women including a Daycare Crisis -75% of the elderly poor are women and 82% of them were not poor before they became widows -Iowa women earn 77% of what men earn when all other factors are equal -Iowa women lose more than $4.

Vinton Popcorn Company seeks community input

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 18, 2018 2:28 pm

Vinton Popcorn Company is making changes.   At Vinton Popcorn, we would like to discover what flavors of popcorn everyone would like to see from us by answering to the poll below! Simply Click below and give us your input!   https://strawpoll.