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  Congratulations to three former Vinton-Shellsburg students who achieved 2012 Dean's List at Luther College for the spring semester:   Katherine Dick, sophomore Addy Rickels, senior Audrey Tran Lam, senior   To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.

  There are only two weeks left to reserve your spot on the State Fair Express. The convenient and affordable State Fair Express provides round-trip transportation to the Iowa State Fair from 42 locations throughout the state. The 2012 Iowa State Fair runs August 9-19. Each State Fair Express ticket includes: • Round trip transportation on a deluxe Windstar Lines motor coach • Fair admission • A complimentary bottle of water • Fair coupon book offering food and drink discounts with more than $30 in savings • Daily Program with map of the Fairgrounds • Easy pickup and drop off in the Fair's North Lot at Gate 15 The State Fair Express will arrive at the Fair at approximately 10 a.

A total of 86 adults and 13 kids have been participating in a fitness "Boot Camp" with Alexa Schirm and Julie Lessig. The youngest participants met at 9 a.m. again today, where they did a variety of warm-ups and exercises, including the tire run. For more information contact Alexa Schirm at fitness.vitality@gmail.com

    At the 2012 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" to the kids activities and entertainment all free with gate admission. From Blue Ribbon Kids to the Fun Forest Stage and family-friendly fun in the Kids' Zone, Fairgoers will always have something to see or do. The Fair is set August 9-19. The Kids' Zone - a special area packed with food, games and entertainment - is planned with young Fairgoers in mind.

  "Nothing Compares" to the heart-stopping thrill rides on the Midway at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. With a new ride and a variety of amusement savings packages, Fairgoers can enjoy even more entertainment. The Fair is set August 9-19. Fairgoers can save big at the Midway by planning ahead for this year's Fair. Purchase a set of five Midway tickets for $13; each ticket is good for one ride.

  Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012 Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. in Luther College's Carlson Stadium. Kayla Kirchner of Garrison, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in biology. Chad Sonka of Van Horne, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in music. Sara Walston of Vinton, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in elementary education.

  Iowa State Fair's free grounds entertainment will fill the Fairgrounds with family fun August 9-19. These grounds acts are just part of the more than half a million dollars of entertainment available to Fairgoers free with gate admission. "Nothing Compares" to this mix of art, music, comedy and animals that is sure to provide fun for all ages! The Kids' Zone will be packed with kid-friendly food, entertainment and activities for the youngest Fairgoers.

Here are some scanned postcards that were found!  If you know anything about these pictures, feel free to send a comment and add to the historical knowledge among us. The picture of the group of three, says on the back, "From Florence" to "Clemmie Noeller, Vinton, Iowa R.F.D. No. 5".  Maybe somebody is a re

Missing in Vinton! Carley went missing the evening of 7-10-12 from the west side of Vinton. She is a dark sable colored sheltie, wearing a choke chain, no collar, is micro-chipped. If you have seen her please call the Vinton Animal Shelter at 472-4623 or email vintonshelter@yahoo.com with the information. Thank you

Eight young ladies have entered the 2012 Benton County Fair Queen contest, although one of them (Willow Huber) will be at the Girls Nation event that week, and will not be among those interviewing with the judges. The candidates this year include:  Taylor Jo Arens Taylor is the daughter Dan and Dena Arens.  She has two brothers, Tyler and Nathan.