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Plans are underway for the 2024 Vinton-Shellsburg Prom, which will take place on the evening of April 20th, 2024. Each year the parents of the Junior Class of Vinton-Shellsburg High School sponsor a fun, safe, and substance-free event after Prom for the Juniors and Seniors. In the past, through the generosity of parents, businesses and organizations, the Post Prom party has been a great success.

If you are a renter, you may receive the following email. If you do, block it, and ignore the email. If you have questions about such emails, contact your landlord to verify the authenticity. There seems to be a series of these scams now making the rounds. Below is one of them.---Property Management Dear Tenant, Season’s greeting! In this festive spirit of December, warm wishes and gratitude for your continued tenancy.

Would the kids like to write a letter to Santa? They can do so by be dropping off a letter in his mailbox located in downtown Vinton. His mailbox is outside of LaGrange Pharmacy and will be there through December 20th at 5:00 p.m. Vinton has a special connection to the elves that work with Santa directly!The Elves that help Santa will make sur

Beginning this year, Iowa deer hunters who harvest a buck will have a quick, additional piece of information to report as part of the harvest reporting requirement – the length of the main antler beam. Specifically, hunters will be asked if the main beam length is below or above 14 inches, but will not be required to provide the exact length.

Hunters donated more than 4,500 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was an increase of nearly 600 hides from the 2022 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans.

Dr. Sara Stuefen of Vinton was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Dentists on October 5, 2023 during its Annual Meeting and Convocation.Dr. Stuefen currently serves as Trustee for the Iowa Dental Association, member of the ADA Council on Dental Benefits Programs, and is District 10 Trustee-Elect for the American Dental Association. She is also a lecturer for the ADA Success program, speaking to dental students across the country.

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton, Iowa participates in the Salvation Army Red Kettle "Ring the Bell" campaign at Fareway Grocery & Meat Store.Kiwanis member Cassie Oberhoffer's Family are enjoying this very worthwhile project.

We Appreciate You !The Salvation Army of Benton County says “Thank You!” to those who have already committed to help ring the bell.A Positive Impact Both WaysVolunteering has a positive impact on those being helped obviously. However there is a significant benefit to the volunteer also:* improved psychological health – lessens depression and loneliness, mood elevation* improved social relationships* sense of purpose needed – promotes happiness* sense of connectedness to others and the community* improved physical health results from the aboveTo sign up to ring the bell, call 319.

The holiday lights punch card is now running through Christmas Eve. The participating businesses are: Brickside Brew-n-ChewCameron’s ClothingCarQuestCasey’sClipper CornerDollar FreshEcho Vision-US CellularEhlinger’s ExpressErvin Motor CompanyFarewayFlowers by Nature’s CornerHenkle Creek MercantileKoop’s Sales & ServiceKromminga MotorsKwik StarLaGrange PharmacyLas Lomitas Mexican GrillMcDowell’s Building MaterialsMichael & Dowd Furniture & AppliancesNew Beginnings SalonPizza RanchPourville Art Studio & GalleryS & B Tack ShackSimply Blooming TooStark StrengthTactical CreationsThe Bridal GardenThe NicheTheisen’sTootsies Ice Cream & MoreTotal BalanceViking Sewing CenterWinsor CBDYappy Hour Pet sPawDouble punch days will be November 25 (Small Business Saturday), and December 16.

Customers to Vinton, can buy a special tote bag for $10. This tote can be used EVERY Tuesday from now through December 2024 to receive special discounts at participating businesses. Participating businesses for Tote Bag Tuesday and their specials include:(Please note: When necessary a substitute special may be offered.)42 North Winery - $2 off with purchase of 2 bottles or moreBrickside Brew-N-Chew - $.