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Article Thumbnail. Now there are only 2 skeletons remaining in front of the Palace, where there used to be 3.

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.
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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.
Article Thumbnail. Just a few of the participants in the Glow Fun Run

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.

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.
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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 a maintainer.
Article Thumbnail. Sr. officers Isabel Mullinex & Bailey Weeks taught the components of of the FFA symbol

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 all members are encouraged to help plan the event so they can influence the future of the chapter.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton Kiwanis installed officers for the 2021-2022 year at Tuesday's weekly meeting

Vinton Noon Kiwanis install Officers for the 2021-2022 year

The Vinton Noon Kiwanis met at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday for their regular meeting. As part of the meeting they installed the new officers for the year. Cathy Weber of Marion and also the Lieutenant Governor of District 9, was on hand to induct the members into their new positions.