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Vinton Cruise: Meet the blue Pink Panther
Every year, Vinton Today encounters a vehicle in the Vinton Cruise that we have not seen before. Some, like Fluffy, the giant 1965 Chevy truck we first saw last year, caught our attention the first year their owners bring them to the Vinton event. Last year, we also met Shaun Swiser and his Camaro, which we went looking for after Shaun commented on one of our pre-event stories how glad he was to be able to come -- he was in Afghaniistan in 2011. Annual Cruise brings variety of cars, car lovers back to Vinton
Rick Primmer of VInton went shopping for pink plug wires for his car.
Jim McClaughlin of Toddville went with his wife, Laura, to Bowling Green, Ky., to watch GM workers assemble his white 2011 Corvette Grand Sport soft-top.
Howie Wyldes brought his 1957 Chevy, which has been in his family for decades. Many others brought cars they have purchased in the past few years. Industrial Park Block Party offers games, samples from area businesses
Participants in Friday's VU/Industrial Park Block Party saw what products the employees at Kerry make from soybeans, and how those products are used in well-known items from the store. Salted soybeans were available to those who wanted to take a package with them.
McDonald's employees handed out slushees and punch cards; IMCA staff members opened their T-shirt trailer to show what racing-related merchandise they offer. 911 glitch affecting cell phone calls to dispatchers throughout Iowa
Throughout Iowa on Friday night, a problem with the 911 system computers in many areas is causing some 911 calls made from cell phones to be routed to the wrong dispatchers. The Iowa State Patrol says those answering calls are able to forward them to the appropriate district. There is no word on how long the problem will continue.
A Benton County dispatcher said tonight that the 911 call center in Vinton has neither received any calls, or any forwarded calls.
Lucas continues progress on inventions; begins testing reverse trike
Steve Lucas continues to make progress on his patented leaning motorcycles. He has recently begun testing his leaning reverse tricycle, with two wheels in the front.
Steve said that while the suspension system of the trike works as it should, he has discovered the need to modify the steering system to accommodate the suspension.
See earlier stories about Steve's patents HERE. Lemonade shake-up stand at Vinton Cruise to raise money for Post Prom 2014
Did you miss enjoying a lemonade shake-up, made famous by the Palace Theatre Roadshow, at this year’s Party in the Park Celebration? Good news! So did the 2014 Post Prom Committee and they’re bringing back this popular treat to coincide with this year’s Vinton Car Cruise!
You’ll find the lemonade shake-ups for sale on the courthouse lawn at the 19th Annual Vinton Car Cruise held this Saturday, July 20.
Income guidelines listed for free, reduced school meal program
Income guidelines for families interested in signing up for free or reduced-price school meals have been published.
Click HERE for that information; contact the Vinton-Shellsburg administration office for more information, 319-446-4728.
Alliant Energy to initiate Appliance Cycling in parts of Iowa today
Today’s event impacts about 20,000 customers in central portion of state
Interstate Power and Light Co. (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, announced today it will cycle air conditioners for participating Iowa customers in the central region of the state, approximately south of highway 20 and north of interstate 80. Weather conditions are such that from 1 p.
2 dogs found...please help us find the owners!
FOUND: This female was brought into the shelter after being found running outside of Vinton. She is not microchipped and was not wearing any form of ID when she was brought in.
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FOUND: This female Basset Hound was found near Garrison and was brought into the shelter. She is a sweet girl who is scared in her new environments. Special county election in November to fill supervisor vacancy
The Benton County auditor, treasurer and recorder met today and agreed unanimously to fill the vacancy by special election to be held in conjunction with the city election on November 5, 2013. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.