80th Baby Girl saved through Iowa's Safe Haven Act in March

IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
March 18, 2026 4:44 pm

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born March 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.

Iowa Nurse Leaders Day on the Hill

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 18, 2026 3:54 pm

More than 240 Iowa Nurse Leaders Gather at the State Capitol for Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership Day on the HillOn Wednesday, March 11, more than 240 nursing leaders and advocates, representing 76 Iowa hospitals and health systems across the state, gathered at the Iowa State Capitol for the Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership (IONL) annual Day on the Hill.

ECICOG Announces First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program

ECICOG
March 18, 2026 11:51 am

Editor's Note: For residents of BENTON, IOWA, JONES AND WASHINGTON Counties. ---The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), in partnership with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund, is pleased to announce the availability of the First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, designed to help low- to moderate-income households achieve affordable homeownership.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications through April 15

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
March 18, 2026 9:22 am

Left to right:Dakoda Sellers — representing Vinton City CouncilKyle Koeppen — representing the Vinton Shellsburg School DistrictKristine Horst — representing Vinton UnlimitedDeb Wilberg — representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Absent: Anne Williams representing the Vinton Area Ministerial Association.

George G Lucky American Legion Post 57 donates to the Iowa Veterans Home

VINTON TODAY
March 18, 2026 8:32 am

The George G Lucky American Legion Auxiliary Post 57 of Vinton, Iowa recently donated funds in the amount of $11,919.90 to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa for the purchase of three Blanket Warmer Cabinets.

Pork in the Pantry By BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS

BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
March 16, 2026 10:29 pm

The Benton County Pork Producers are proud to participate in the Pork in the Pantry program again this year, helping to fight food insecurity in Benton County.

Van Horne, Urbana and Atkins Family Medical Clinics closed or closing early

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 16, 2026 10:35 am

Van Horne & Urbana Family Medical Clinics are closed today due to the weather.Atkins is closing at 4pm.

4th St. Diner Meal site is closed today

4TH ST. DINER
March 16, 2026 10:32 am

Due to the weather, the 4th St. Diner meal site is closed today.  

Delayed garbage pick up for those on the Monday schedule

CITY OF VINTON
March 15, 2026 5:56 pm

You might want to share this one around Facebook and other social media…From the City of Vinton :Due to forecasted snow & extreme winds, Monday’s residential curbside trash & recycling pickup will be MOVED to Thursday (March 19).

Snow emergency -Update – Snow emergency cancelled!

CITY OF VINTON
March 15, 2026 5:47 pm

Update — Snow emergency cancelled!City of Vinton : Snow Emergency in effect 6pm Sunday until 7am on Tuesday. All parked vehicles must be removed from public streets during this time unless announcement is made that the snow emergency no longer exists.