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Vinton Parks and Rec to use HOT Grant for Esports

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be using their $2,500 grant to renovate the Esports room at the Rec Center. The Esports room hosts the high school Esports team as they compete against other schools.

Attorney General Tom Miller addresses Fentanyl and Opiod use

On Thursday morning, Iowa's Attorney General addressed the opioid and fentanyl use in the last year. "The deaths have been heartbreaking to see, as well as the pain and suffering of those addicted as well as their family and friends," Miller said.
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Vinton County Club received grant toward Golf Simulator

"Get ready for a golf simulator to be added at VCC for the public to enjoy!" said Melody Snow of Vinton Unlimited. The Vinton Country Club received a $3,000 grant to purchase the golf simulator which will be used not only by the public, but will be in use by the  high school golf team.
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Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Learns About Their Purpose

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On Saturday, January 8th, 8 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Ankeny for the IAT conference. In this conference there are three different conferences including the Ignite Conference for Freshmen, Amplify for Sophomores and Juniors, and Transform for Seniors.
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VFW Post #8884 and Auxiliary HOT Grant Recipients

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8884 received a $2,000 grant for storage space in order to open up more room in the Post for events.The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary also accepted a $2,000 grant for kitchen improvements to host public events.
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HOT Grants benefit Vinton Residents and Businesses

Vinton Unlimited organizes several events that benefit the town of Vinton. This year their HOT Grants will be used in the following ways. $3,000 toward the Deck the House Christmas Lighting incentive in conjunction with the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department.
Article Thumbnail. Robin Martin receives a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant on behalf of the Annual Party in Pink Walk/Run 5K

Party in Pink Receives HOT Grant for 10th Annual 5K

Virginia Gay Hospital received a $2,000 HOT Grant toward the 10th Annual Party in Pink Walk/Run 5K Race. This fundraising event for Gifts of Hope is held in conjunction with the Vinton’s annual community celebration, Party in the Park.
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American Library Association Award Ceremony online Saturday

The American Library Association will recognize Vinton's Public Library Director, Renee Greenlee, at the "I Love my Librarian" award ceremony. The program will take place this Saturday, January 22 beginning at 3:30 p.