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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Sharon R. Dieter, RN, BSN, Joins Network of Leading Professionals

Wind damage, downed power lines reported

An Invitation to our Vinton Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Vinton, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Vinton area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

Weekend Activities in and around Vinton

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Vinton organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Vinton is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Vinton area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Vinton Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Vinton! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Vinton area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Vinton

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Vinton,...

Don’t let dining out in the Vinton area do you in!

Going out to eat in Vinton and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Vinton in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Iowa home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Vinton Iowa Information: Vinton, Iowa is part of BENTON County. Population for Vinton from the last gathering is 5102. You can view Vinton venues that host many Vinton IA events every year. You can also research Vinton Iowa homes for sale by visiting our Vinton Iowa real estate guide. Vinton Iowa has a latitude of 42.1666 and a longitude of -92.0167. Zip codes in Vinton, IA include 52349 ... more Vinton zips.