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With perfect weather, Vinton Parks and Recreation hosted more than 400 children and their families in downtown Vinton. With several activities for the children on the courthouse lawn, children were able to have a bit of fun before taking part in the parade through downtown Vinton. Unfortunately the kids at the end of the line might have missed out on getting some of the candy provided by area businesses! Of course, there were dozens of princesses and a few mini firemen and policemen in the parade along with all kinds of characters.

The 2nd Annual 5K Glow Fun Run took off on Saturday, October 22. Funds raised through the run go toward trail improvement and scholarships for Vinton-Shellsburg seniors.Tyler Sean Entertainment brought the music and a bit of fun to the crowd as they prepared to take off. The fun affordable family event began at 6:15 p.m. with the Kids Glow Run with 48 children and and 125 adults following for a 5K which began at 7:00 p.

Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform.Now more than ever, our Veterans need our support. In a time when our country is divided on so many issues, we can all agree that those individuals who risked everything to protect our country and our way of life deserve our support and gratitude.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will re-launch Flight #45. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Board of Directors, along with many volunteer coordinators have been working diligently to ensure the veterans scheduled to board flight #45 have a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

Here are just a few more of the scarecrows around Vinton. It would be so fun to have a group photo of all of the entries, they are soooo creative! Kudos to the Vinton businesses for participating in such a fun activity!Print off the ballot and cast your vote by dropping it off at the Rec Center by 7:00 p.m. on November 2nd (there's a drop box that

For 12.5 years, Vinton Today has been able to publish the names of those who comment on articles without any problem. Because of recent events, aka readers who commented on articles were now being tracked down and harassed on social media, comments will now look different. Initials will now only be visible on the website. The first letter entered for your first and last name  will appear.

 Fareway Stores, Inc. announced today it has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is led by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Fareway is a family-owned business based in Boone, Iowa. They are working with Secretary Pate’s office to find ways to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness about this form of modern-day slavery.

Curbside pickup is for leaves ONLY is now underway. NO sticks, grass, dead plants, plant clippings/debris, etc. To make things cleaner and easier, please place the leaves about one foot out from the curb. Leaf pickup is done in zones. See the map here: https://cityofvinton.org/leaf-cleanup-schedule/ Curbside pickup will continue as long as leaves are plentiful.

Saturday night, at approximately 10:30 PM the Benton County Sheriff’s department, Vinton Fire Department, Vinton Police Department, and North Benton Ambulance responded to an accident on the east side of Vinton. The accident occurred across from the Marvin Lindsey Field, east of 61st St. Lane.. A vehicle entered the north ditch across from the field and landed upright in the ditch.

Benton Development Group has invited a team from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to tour several Benton County communities. The delegation will survey downtown areas for strengths, challenges, and potential revitalization strategies. While providing an honest first impression of the business district, the group will also share information about programs that could accelerate future development.