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Scouting for Food delivers donations to the Vinton Food Pantry
The "Scouting for Food" collection was held this last Saturday and benefitted the Vinton Food Pantry. As of September, the food pantry has been able to help feed 3,406 people!The local scouts who are... FRIENDS OF CENTER POINT LIBRARY NEEDS ‘WINTER WARMERS’ FOR LIBRARY GIVING TREE
Corral your credit card, capture your crochet hooks, and k-nab your k-nitting needles—Friends of the
Center Point Library needs winter hats, mittens, and scarves for the Library Giving Tree.
‘Wi...
Bad to the Bone
The Palace Theatre might have a bone to pick with you. With all of the fun and giggles that the scarecrows have added to the community, there is always someone that will ruin a bit of the fun. If... 2021 Scarecrow Contest
Who knew that Scarecrows on every corner would make Vinton more enjoyable to drive through? Vinton Parks and Recreation did!Below is a list of all of the businesses competing in the Scarecrow contest.... The First Glow Fun Run took off on Saturday Night
The family of Nathan Hesson partnered with Vinton Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday night to organize a Glow Fun Run on Nathan's Miles Glow Trail. Several activities took place including mus... Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program now available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assis...
Christianson Moves on from Grader things
Back when Jimmy Carter was president a man joined the Benton County Secondary Roads Department. Larry Christianson joined the Benton County crew in June of 1978 driving one of those big rigs known as ... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter Feeds the Farmers
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Saturday October 9th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter gave meals to farmers at the Shellsburg Elevator. The chapter gathered in Shellsburg... Angel Tree in need of a building and taking applications for Children in need
Angel Tree is once again looking for a building to host in. It needs to be one level. If you know of a building please let LaNette or Sarah Parker know. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome at this po...
Local Greenhand Fire Up
By: Isabel Mullinex, Co-ReporterOn Monday, October 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their annual Local Greenhand Fire Up Event. This event is specifically for the new members of our chapter, but ...