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Vinton Kiwanis Shares results of 5K Fundraiser with the Community

The Vinton Kiwanis held the annual  Boomtown 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Kid run/walk on August 26th. The race collected food donations for the Wesley United Methodist Church's food pantry with the help of the local Fareway Store and their employee Ryan Tresnak.
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Benton County Extension Program holds annual Farm Safety Day

Another successful Farm Saftey Day was held last Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Working with several area organizations, the day brought several workshops for area children to have a little bit of fun while learning safety.
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The sights and sounds of an old car

Saturday afternoon one of the fun events held in Vinton occurred, the car cruise. Yes, I'm sure it's an age thing. Or maybe it's a throwback to the smell of gasoline and the sound of an engine roaring in the garage that brings back a good feeling from childhood.
Article Thumbnail. A few of the Tiny Vikes assisted with the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday

Vinton-Shellsburg's Tiny Vikes will soon have a new home

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction phase of the new "Tiny Vikes Early Learning Center" was held on Thursday afternoon. The Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Kyle Koeppen, school board members and staff attended the ceremony.
Article Thumbnail. Tory Wash and Bree Swenson were named Vinton-Shellsburg's Homecoming Royalty this year. Congratulations!

Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming King and Queen Named

Tory Wash and Bree Swenson were named as Vinton-Shellsburg's Homecoming Royalty this year.Congratulations!Photos of the Homecoming Parade held on Thursday evening before the crowning can be viewed here.

IOWA GRANT APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR NEW STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced today it is now accepting applications for a new State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP).  Grant funding can be used to support a broad range of community activities to address gun and violent crime issues.
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Brandon Cowboy Breakfast Feeds over 900

The little town with the big skillet was the site for the annual Cowboy Breakfast in Brandon. If everyone is at home, the town has 341 residents, except on Cowboy Breakfast Sunday.

Vinton Cruise this Saturday, September 23, 4-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, the annual Vinton Cruise will kick off events beginning at 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. with the Kiddie Cruise on the west side of the courthouse. There is no entry fee to participate.