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Does your bike tire need a little air?
Thanks to the support of the Vinton Community Foundation, the library now offers a bike repair station. Located outside of the north entrance, you can now air up your tires and there is even a wrench if you have a loose bolt on your bike. This can be used by any bike riders in the community and will benefit the library's bicycle-powered bookmobile. Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
By Clark KauffmanAn Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call.According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, Leisinger and her partner began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the patient.
August 27 the first day Iowans can request an absentee Ballot
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot.August 27 is the first day Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for the 2024 general election. County auditors will begin mailing absentee ballots to those that requested them on October 16.
Chiropractor Pays it Forward through Teaching Others
"The goal of Gonstead Chiropractic is to do the least to achieve the most." -Dr. Clarence S. GonsteadDr. Matt Betterton, of Betterton Family Chiropractic has been in practice in Vinton, since April of 2001. The skills that Betterton uses are techniques that he has learned through the training of the Gonstead Method of Chiropractic. 'Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon' Promotion Returns for 2024 Season
The viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion by the Iowa Pork Producers Association involving Iowa State Cyclone football players is back for the 2024 season, with more students joining the cast. The first in a series of episodic videos featuring Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamann and Caleb Bacon launched Monday, August 26. Vinton-Shellsburg Receives Grant for Local Food Purchase
As a new school year begins, 137 public school districts or private schools will receive grants to purchase local meat, produce, eggs, dairy and other food from area farmersIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will provide $2,000 grants to 137 participating school districts or schools to purchase meat, eggs, produce, dairy and other local foods from area farmers.
Dangerous Heat Continues Today
With heat ranging from 105° to 115° a warning has been issued for Tuesday, August 27. See information below.
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Maintains 5-Star Rating in Latest CMS Survey
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is proud to announce the results of its latest Annual Survey, confirming that the facility will continue to be a 5-Star Nursing Facility. This prestigious rating, awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reflects the nursing home's steadfast dedication to ensuring the highest quality of care for its residents. Easton's Toy Drive brings $6,013
After the loss of her son three-year-old Easton, Samantha Lindeman decided that each year, on Easton's birthday, the family would do something to honor him. The family has once again, collected donations and made a delivery to the 11th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Bringing with them all kinds of gifts for the children there, the family purchased toys, games, books, comfort items and art supplies to give to the tiny patients. Excessive Heat Warning for Monday & Tuesday
Please take note of the children, elderly or ill in your circle of family and friends. Check on them to make sure that they are alright!Here's the info concerning the next few days!