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Construction begins for new business along K Ave. and remodeling for another
For months the city has been anticipating the arrival of a new business. Located on the corner of K Ave. and West 9th St. (the former Braille School Property along Hwy. 218) Construction is now underw... Secretary Naig Honors 16 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest Winners
Annual coloring calendar contest showcases student artists and Iowa agricultureIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students today whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the...
You Light up my July
And the Grand Prize winner for the You Light Up My July punch card was . . . KIM JOHNSON!! Kim received a grand prize gift basket valued at almost $1,200! Thank you, Kim, for shopping local!! Thank yo... First Christian Church Center Point Closed Sunday!
First Christian Church of Center Point will be closed on Sunday 20th August. In 1993, Rev John Caughron became pastor of FCC Center Point and served the church as Pastor until 2012, then in ...
Fareway Stores Join with the Vinton Kiwanis to provide food to kids
Fareway is getting in on the fun for this year's Kiwanis 5K. For every cart full of groceries donated to the Operation Backpack Program for kids program, Fareway's own Ryan will be running the race wh... Dysart winner: Farmers & Singles Participate in State Fair Horseshoe Tournament
August 13, 2023Participants from around the country competed in the Open Singles and Farmers’ Championship divisions of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Thursday, August 10, at the 2023 Iowa S...
4-H does more than teach, it feeds the community!
Did you know that 4-H helps to feed the community? "Over the last three years, the Linn and Benton County 4-H programs have partnered to donate over 1300 pounds of poultry to the Hawkeye Area Communit...
Area State Fair Photography Exhibitor Winners August 9. 2023
ADULT DIVISION- BLACK & WHITETheme - Sunrise, Sunset1) Sarah Becker, Grimes2) Gavin Jensen, Des Moines3) Taylor Hagie, ClarionHonorable Mention) Aaron Rothrock, AnkenyHonorable Mention) Bill Roach...
Garbage Day is a BIG Day for these Vinton Children
For those in the adult world, trash day means a day of dragging the garbage can and or the recycle bin to the road. Just another thing on the to-do list. However, for the children in the care of Jess ... Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry Saturday, August 19 10:00 a.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Please bring your own boxes and bags....