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Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7th

Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7thThe American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Benton County, now Shelter in Relay for Life,will be Sunday, June 7th on National Cancer Survivors Day.

Church of Grace in Shellsburg to hold outdoor service

The Church of Grace is sponsoring An outdoor worship and song service. May 31st. 10:30 AM  at 301 1st. Street Shellsburg.  Nic Tayor from Drop Inn Ministries will be speaking.

2020 Benton County Shelter in Relay For Life: More Important Than Ever

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, data and statistics have become very important. Here are some current statistics from the American Cancer Society: IOWA—AT A GLANCE: **Estimated new cases in 2020—18,460 **Estimated deaths in 2020—6,440 **Of the estimated new cases for 2020, the top five types of cancer in Iowa in order are: breast (female), lung and bronchus, prostate, colorectum, and skin melanoma.

Nancy Baldwin to celebrate Birthday

On Friday, May 22, Nancy Baldwin will be celebrating her 85th birthday with a Drive-by Reception from 6-7 p.m. Be sure to give a honk and wave! (Please follow social distancing guidelines)If you would like to send her a card, you are welcome to send it to 1105 E Avenue, Vinton, 52349.

Memorial Day Activities Canceled in Vinton

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the George G. Luckey Post  57 of the American Legion  has canceled all events normally held for Memorial Day. The Legion will put up the large flags at the three cemeteries but no services will be held.

Boomtown is out, Boom-Fest is in, so far

At this point we are continuing to make plans to hold Boom-Fest on Saturday, August 29 as scheduled. We hope you will find this to be great news!This year’s event will definitely include some changes.

Parade for Norval Staton's 87th Birthday on Saturday

In honor of Norval Staton's 87th birthday, there will be a parade to help him celebrate. Most of you know him as the guy that mowed the lawn or trimmed your trees.