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Stories from the past
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could. They regularly made use of everything.
One common...
Life during the Great Depression
Just a short story that might give you a chuckle:
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.
They r...
Another great-granddaughter for Roxy Roster of Vinton
Cassandra Marie Daringer, 8 lbs.., 3 oz., was born Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:40 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois.
She joins her parents, Neal and Nicho...
Shhh! Garth Beatty Surprise Party
Please join us for a SURPRISE 70th birthday party for Garth Beatty.
It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall of the Vinton Presbyterian Church.
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Meeting Santa at Farmers Bank
Santa Claus was in Vinton again on Friday, hearing from children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton, during their annual holiday open house. Christmas activities continue throughout the are... ACT I cast of \'13\' shared many fun times while preparing for show this summer.
Here are a few pictures of the cast of Act I's show "13" as the cast and director Steve Arnold worked and played together every day for months while preparing the show. These photos w... 105th birthday for Cleo Burgess held at Legion Hall
Cleo (Culver) Burgess has lived in this area all her life. Her father E E Culver had a store in Urbana in 1900. Her grandson Danny Burgess and his wife and children ... Locks of Love: Hendryx donates hair in memory of her brother
For for years, Bobbie Hendryx watched as her brother Steve "Bud" Witt battled vasculitis. As she saw him bravely face his illness and death, she decided she wanted to ... Cleo Burgess celebrates 105th with family in Vinton
Cleo (Culver) Burgess has lived in this are all her life. Her father E E Culver had a store in Urbana in 1900. Her grandson Danny Burgess and his wife and children threw her a birt...
Over The Back Fence
A BIG Thank You to Cedar River Ink for staying open late in order for me to get prints for our music video premiere tonight (Sat. Nov 13th)! Thank you! Thank you! ...