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Tot Lot Program fun for youth & adults!

  The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department has started up the popular Tot Lot Program once again at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center.

Amana gardening author to visit library Thursday

Lawrence L. Rettig's new book, "Gardening the Amana Way," shares lessons he has learned from his years of experience in growing a variety of plants and flowers in eastern Iowa.
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VS bowling 9-pin fund-raiser set for Nov. 16

The VS bowling team plans a 9-pin fund-raiser this Saturday, Nov. 16, at Berry's Lanes.   Details:   9 Pin Bowling Tournament on November 16th to fundraise for the V-S High School Bowling team.

Vinton Events planned for November

November 21st - Vinton's Lighted Parade This is our annual tree lighting and visit from Santa.  The winners of the VPRD coloring contest will be riding with Santa on the firetruck during the Lighted Parade hosted by our local Veteran organizations.

VS plans annual Veterans Day assembly Nov. 11

The Veterans Day Program will begin at 9:30 am on Monday Nov 11th. Our community wide assembly will be held at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in the gymnasium.

Naturalists plan charcoal art seminar

The Benton County Conservation Department is planning Charcoal Art event for Saturday, Nov. 16. The class will take place at the Nature Center from 10 a.