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Annual VS Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 24

Vroom! comes before Boom! Saturday, August 24th as the 4th Annual Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Benefit ride rolls into town. Starting at the Ron da Voo and covering approximately 130 miles, the ride raises money to support local Special Olympics athletes from Vinton-Shellsburg, CPU and Benton Community school districts.

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT ORIENTATION AND FLIGHT SCHEDULE

The next Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will depart from Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013.     This flight will again be a mix of World War II and Korean Veterans.

Pool in final week; Doggie Dip set for Aug. 18

The Vinton Community Swimming pool is now in its final week so be sure to stop by to take one last dip before the summer comes to an end. We will be on our regular pool hour schedule all the way through Saturday, August 17th.

IFA Craft Show set for Sept. 7 during Iowa Firefighter's Convention

    The Annual Iowa Firefighter's convention will be held this year at the Vinton Fire Station. Over 20 crafters from across the state! Items include Yard art, crocheted items, children's boutique items, American Girl Doll clothes, candles, lotions, Honey, jewelry, wood working, metal art and MORE! Open to the public with NO DOOR CHARGE!! The event takes place from 9 a.

Salsa Contest (cooking, not dancing)! Contestants invited to Aug. 15 event

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department Farmer’s market season will once again host the annual Salsa Contest. The contest will be held at the August 15th market but all interested people need to register by August 13th at the VPRD office or call 472-4164 to sign up.
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SWEET (corn) Fundraiser last day!

Blessed Hope would like to thank the community for their support is the sweet corn fundraiser.  The Blessed Hope Missions group, will be offering their last round of sweet corn TODAY at Hummel's Park, across from McDowells.

Field day set for Aug. 28 near Nashua

ISU Extension Specialists emphasize crop production and management of a late maturing crop during the Annual Fall Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.