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House decorating contest

Be Merry, Be Bright, Make your House a Delight!Get into the holiday spirit! Compete for citywide bragging rights as the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is conducting their 1st Annual “Deck the House” contest.

Holiday Open House November 24th

The Annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday, November 24, from 12-4:00 p.m. Many stores will offer exceptional deals, samples, tastings and music!This is a time to get in the Christmas spirit and start on that list of Christmas gifts that you need to buy.
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Santa Arrives in Vinton

The Local Lions Club held its annual Chili Supper to help support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights. As attendees came in to enjoy a bowl of chili they were also supporting the effort with their donation.
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Vinton's Girl Scout Troop 1600 brings Christmas to the Courthouse

The Benton County Courthouse is trying something new this Christmas season. The courthouse staff would like to invite any groups or organizations in the county to have a part in the Christmas festivities each year.

One Book One Community-Are you participating?

The 2nd Activity for November is to SHOP in REAL LIFE. What does that mean? What this means is to go into our local stores and visit with the business owners.

Twice-Loved Toy Shop seeking Donations

The toy shop is THIS week! If you have gently used toys that you would like to donate, drop your toys off Friday from 6-8 p.m., and shop from 10-12 on Saturday.
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Bear Creek Church continues holiday tradition

On Saturday,  the Bear Creek Church held their annual Holiday Bazaar which included food and drinks, silent auctions, gifts and door prizes.The Bear Creek Church holds the events to raise necessary funds to keep the church in repair.