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My apologies for the delay in the arrival of this email…
Due to some technical difficulties, we were down for a little while today.There will be no email tomorrow, the Fourth of July.Enjoy this holiday weekend with your family!Here is a limited numbers of stories - just in case some may have given up on today’s email! These stories are specifically for the Fourth of July holiday. See you on M
Things to do on the 4th of July
If you are looking for some fun things to do on the 4th of July, don't forget to take the kids to enjoy the splash pad at Kiwanis Park, or enjoy some play time at Riverside Park, then swing by BL Anderson to check out the new look there! Grab a patriotic book at the library today to enjoy over the weekend!If you prefer a road trip this weekend, here are some activities around the state that you can enjoy over the fourth.
FIREWORKS ORDINANCES AND REPORTING VIOLATIONS
Due to changes in state law, there are now permitted times and locations for shooting off fireworks within the city limits of Vinton. Residents will not be in violation of the revised fireworks laws (Code of Iowa, Sec. 727.2) if they use their fireworks legally and responsibly during the following times.Permitted Fireworks Times (On Private Property Only) July 3, 2025 9 a. Touch a Truck has Tremendous Tuesday Turnout
The Vinton Public Library knocked it out of the park when hosting the "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday morning. Children were able to explore everything from a Camaro to a fire truck.Available to visit with the children were able to visit with the Vinton Police Department and the Vinton Fire Department, as well as those in the community who brought their vehicles to be explored by wide eyed children. On the Eve of Summer
By Faith Hunt NaturalistStep out at dusk and feel the eve of summer greet you. Feel
the air as a new breeze moves in, making the midday heat
dissipate with ease. Be still. Watch the grass follow suit.
Steady as the atmosphere changes, so does the world
around you. Did you feel that?
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On the Eve of Summer
Enjoy the ever so beautiful sunset as it disappears over the
horizon, trading its place in the sky with the crescent
moon, and sparkling constellations.
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Alana Fleming Crowned 2025 Benton County Fair Queen
This year the Benton County Fair awarded a new award to the Benton County Fair Queen Candidates. The award is entitiled the "Passion and Purpose Award." This was awarded to the candidate who the judges felt showed the most passion about Benton County. This award was given to Jaydn Weiser a 2025 Center Point-Urbana Graduate. The Miss Congeniality award was chosen by those in the Benton County Fair Queen contest and voted on among her peers. Atkins Roundhouse Area Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Atkins Roundhouse Area. While the
space is still a work in progress, it’s ready for you to enjoy once again.
You’ll notice there's still work to be done, and that’s because we’re
committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of people and nature
alike. We currently have tree replanting bids open, so if you or someone you
know is interested in helping shape the future of this property, please help us
spread the word! Thank you for your patience—and your passion for Benton
County’s wild spaces. Hands free law in effect July 1
A short video worth watching Wait for it... this could save your life | @SummerBreak 4The Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are collaborating to educate the public on Iowa’s new Hands-Free Driving Law. Governor Kim Reynolds signed bill SF 22 into law on April 2, 2025, making Iowa the 31st state in the nation to enact hands-free legislation.
Pastor Johnson Ordained to Serve Area Congregations
On Saturday, June 21, Pastor Zach Johnson was ordained and installed to serve the congregations of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Garrison and Zion Lutheran Church in Shellsburg. He and his wife, Hannah, moved into the parsonage in Garrison on June 13. Pastor Johnson is originally from Huxley, Iowa and Hannah grew up in Keystone. The congregatio Roadside Chat - Batter Up! Safe Driving Is A Home Run
It’s the season when umpires are calling baseball players from pee-wees to major leaguers into the batter’s box. And this weekend, many Iowans will make the drive to Omaha on I-80 to watch the best teams swing for the fences in the Men’s College World Series. Whether stepping up to the plate or into the driver’s seat, keep your eye on the ball and your head in the game.
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