News : 150th celebration organizers seeking historical artifacts

Vinton Unlimited Director Melissa Schwan is asking for input from local residents who may have knowledge or artifacts of local history to help create displays as Vinton celebrates its 150th year next August. "We are feverishly preparing for Vinton's sesquicentennial celebration August 17-24, 2019 and we need help," says Schwan. "We are looking for photos or articles related to baseball in Vinton, the Benton County Fair, Sweet Corn days and passenger train service in Vinton. We are currently working with the Historical Society. If you have any photos, please consider sharing! You can email them to melissa@vintonia.org. Thank you!"