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Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Saturday

The 7th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, in Vinton. The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar in Vinton, were registration takes place from 10 to 11 a.

Center Point Friends Concocting Minion Party

A scheme has been brewed to hold a Minion Party Saturday, Sept.24, to benefit the Center Point Andersen Public Library. At its August meeting Friends of the Library set the party in the Library community room from 1 to 3.
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Boomfest schedule includes vendors, music

More than 75 vendors have signed up for the annual Boomfest in downtown Vinton on Saturday, Aug. 27. The booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 4th Street.

Beats, Burgers, Brats, Beer and Bicycles in Dysart August 20

On August 20, Dysart will celebrate our annual 5 B’s Event! (Beats, burgers, brats, beer and bicycles). This family friendly event is held each year on Dysart’s Main Street in support of the Old Creamery Nature Trail.

Iowa State Fair Honors Veterans

On Monday, August 15, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military throughout the day with discounted gate admission, special displays and a parade on the Grand Concourse.

Cooking, not dancing: Salsa contest returns to Farmers Market

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department and the Vinton Farmers Market will once again host its annual Salsa Contest on Thursday, August 11th. For those interested in participating, there is no fee for entry and no pre-registration is required.

American Legion to hold Fish Fry August 12

Friday, August 12, from 4-7 p.m. the American Legion will hold their FIsh Fry. The Legion is located at 105 R Ave. in Vinton. The menu will include: Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.