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A FULL HOUSE TEACHES CANCER A LESSON

An event that began with soggy police officers culminated with barely a dry eye in the place Thursday night at Vinton-Shellburg High School.The Courage for Carly - Teaching Cancer A Lesson benefit for Vinton-Shellsburg kindergarten teacher Carly Meyer filled the high school cafeteria and Garrison Fieldhouse for the event.
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Call TODAY To Schedule Your NO COST Site Survey!

Have you called Krystal at Patriot Communications? If not, pick up the phone right now and call (319) 899-6008 to schedule a NO COST Site Survey for your home today.
Article Thumbnail. Larry Ritland finished his cross country ride to encourage young veterans to join area Legion Posts

The Old Cycling Veteran finishes cross country ride, safely, sort of

If you remember back in May we did this story about a man named Larry Ritland, the "Old Cycling Veteran." Larry's goal was to ride across the country and encourage younger veterans to become involved in their local Legion.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED RELATED TO VINTON STABBING

Previous storyAdditional charges have been filed as a result of a search warrant that was executed by the Vinton Police Department at 604 F Avenue on August 23, 2019, following a stabbing at that residence early that same morning.
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Two area men receive Quilts of Valor

On Sunday afternoon, two area men received a Quilt of Valor thanking them for their service to our country. In a moving service presented at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home several area veterans filled the room along with their families for the ceremony.

150 women honored in Vinton's Celebration

A reception was held to honor the 150 women chosen to represent Vinton during our Sesquicentennial celebration this week. With the option to bring a guest, the Ray House was filled with ladies in attendance for the reception.
Article Thumbnail. Mike and Cindy Elwick with the prize of the night, the commemorative oval celebrating Vinton's 150th

Mural Wrap up Celebration raises $7,100

Some photos can be seen here, but to see complete photos click here (please subscribe while you're there)On Saturday, the Vinton Country Club was the site for one of the final opportunities to celebrate the completion of an amazing mural project in Vinton! The artists from the Walldogs project, who designed & painted our latest murals were in attendance as the auction piece miniatures of the murals downtown were awarded to the highest bidder.