Business
Vinton Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grants Awarded to area Businesses
The Vinton Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant program, which receives 75% of the funds generated from the Hotel/Motel tax, has announced the organizations that will receive the 2022 funding. The HOT Grant offers financial support to local organizations for community events, cultural and recreational programming, tourism, and various other projects. Organizations that qualify as 501 non-profit organizations or governmental equivalent 170(c)(1) may submit applications for the grant. Iowa Works will assist residents in career and training goals at Kirkwood
Here to help you attain your career and training goals!Stop by to visit with a career consultant and learn more about in demand careers, job training services and support programs available to make a career transition possible for you. We will be at the Kirkwood Community College Regional Center in Vinton from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Secretary Naig Encourages Applications for 2023 Century & Heritage Farm Program
(Please note: If your farm is recognized as a Century Farm or Heritage Farm, feel free to share that with Vinton Today, we'd love to share the news with readers! Email vintontoday@hotmail.com)Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2023Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage Farm Program now through June 1.
CLICKSTOP NAMED TO TOP WORKPLACES USA LIST
Clickstop, Inc. was recognized for its people-first approach to creating a best-in-class workplace culture and received the distinction of 2023 Top Workplaces USA. The Top Workplaces USA ranking is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.
Simply Blooming Welcomed to Vinton
On the 17th anniversary of being in business, Simply Blooming owner, Lisa Eikamp opened her shop in Vinton on 2/3/23, both dates easy to remember. Simply Blooming offers floral arrangements, plants and gifts for your home. Vinton Unlimited and members made a stop to welcome Eikamp and her staff to Vinton on Friday afternoon to hold a ribbon cutting to welcome the new business to town. Fresh Conversations at 4th St. Diner - January 30
Great News! Fresh Conversations will restart Monday, January 30th at the 4th Street Diner. What is Fresh Conversations? Itis a free nutrition education program designed to support healthy aging and independence. Each month, Iowans aged 60 and older gather in communities across Iowa to discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent.
Secretary Naig Encourages Iowans to Apply for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 10.The program, which is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa by increasing demand, yields or awareness, is administered by the Department with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS).
New Casey's location to open Thursday, January 12
"We recognize the significance that John's Quik Stop leaves in Vinton and appreciate Mr. Ketchen's support throughout this process. Our new store will reopen at its former location, 814 C Ave, on Thursday, January 12, where operations will continue under the Casey's brand, and with prepared food offerings, quality fuel and other items our guests already know and love.