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Vinton Garden Club News: Members plan plant and bake sale April 20

  VINTON GARDEN CLUB March 28, 2012   The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., C4entral Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District...

NFWL and NRA sponsor scholarship contest for young women

  The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship contest for young women who are high school juniors and seni...

Earth Week a good time to consider homemade household cleaners

  With Earth Week just around the corner, some may consider using homemade household cleaners.  Commercial household cleaners are required by the government's Federal Hazardous Su...

Extension offers \'Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women\'

  At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, giv...

Iowa State Fair Campgrounds Open April 14 for Summer Fun

  Warmer weather is here and, with Memorial Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a worry-free weekend in the great outdoors. The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds has plenty of...

Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at www.rdblue.org by Ma...

NCCC Oak 2 talking about energy conservation in Illinois

    By: Gabriel Huang AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is in Champaign County working with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission(CCRPC) fro...

4th Street Diner News

   4th STREET DINER NEWS On Monday, March 5th, the afternoon activity was a Pepper Card. There were 4 tables of players.  Clete Friedman won 1st place with 304 points.&...

Whitsons to celebrate 40th anniversary

  David and Diana Whitson will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary April 8th. If you would like to send them a card they may be be sent to 1205 E 4th St. Vinton....

Boeckmann-Close Engagement

Tom and Lisa Boeckmann of Vinton are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley to Phillip Close.  Phillip is the son of Dean and Valerie Close of Brandon.  Haley wil...