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  The Benton Development Group has been working with the Iowa Workforce Development’s Regional Research Bureau to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Benton County area.  This study will develop the potential labor force from which the Benton County area employers draw their employees based upon commuting patterns into the region.

  The Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club Board would like to thank its past and present members for supporting the Fine Arts programs at the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District. The Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club (VSFACC) is a community organization that strives to foster the growth and development of the Fine Arts Programs of the Vinton-Shellsburg Schools.

  The Vinton Farmers Market is held at the Vinton Rail Road Depot from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. every Thursday through September 27th. Vendors are still bringing some fantastic produce and baked goods along with fresh off the grill sandwiches from Merchants Grill and the Benton County Cattleman. If you have any questions about the market or would like to become a vendor, contact the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department at 701 East A Street or call 472-4164.

  Below is the schedule for Vinton-Shellsburg High School Homecoming Activities for 2012   THURSDAY: (Sept. 13) ·       During advisor the Seniors will vote on the top ten.   MONDAY:    ·       Super Hero/Villain Day ·       Announce Top Ten during the pep assembly ·       Seniors will paint window after the assembly   TUESDAY: ·       Senior Citizen/Ninja Day ·       Seniors Vote on Top 5 during Advisor   WEDNESDAY: ·       Opposite/Nerd Day ·       Announce Top Five during pep assembly ·       Seniors will paint (whitewash) school driveways at 7:30 PM (more information for seniors coming later)   THURSDAY: ·       PJ/Toga (Seniors only) Day ·       Vote on King and Queen (9-12) during advisor ·       Parade – Line up on B Avenue between 4th and 6th at 5:30.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School athletes and several adult volunteers helped Palace Managers Gerald and Marcy Horst haul the auditorium seats into the Palace Theatre as the installation and what Marcy has called the "deep cleaning" of the Palace began this week. The concrete under the lower seating area will be cleaned, and the holes for the bolts that held the old bolts will be filled before the new seats are installed.

  A 19th Century Vinton farmer whose name is not in any history books and whose tombstone does not exist received unique a tribute this week from a professor from his home town in Germany. While researching for a book on the history of his hometown of Vorden, Germany, Professor Wilhelm Hagemann found a letter from Vinton. Written in flawless German, Joseph Hensing, who at that time was a farmer in Taylor Township southeast of Vinton, announced his intention to provide a donation to build a home for the poor in Vorden.

SUPPORT COMES FROM TREES FOREVER AND ALLIANT ENERGY Volunteers and community leaders in Vinton are planting trees to provide more shade and save energy. The local effort is part of the statewide Trees Forever and Alliant Energy Branching Out community tree-planting program. "We're looking forward to working with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy to plant more trees this year," says Duane Randall.

  For the eighth year, a group of 35+ acoustic guitarists will be gathering in Vinton. On Saturday, September 15, they will be entertaining at the Vinton-Shellsburg high school auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This free event will be hosted by the Vinton-Shellsburg Dollars for Scholars, with a brief intermission where refreshments will be available.

This big boy was found in the Vinton area and wants to go home. If you know him please call the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at 319-472-4623 or email vintonshelter@yahoo.com. Thank you,

Have you seen Chopper? Last seen one mile east of Rodger's Park.  He's a BIG (112 pound) Black Lab mix.  If you find him please call the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at 319-472-4623 or email vintonshelter@yahoo.com. Thank you!