News : Nearly 100 people join Start Somewhere Walk in Vinton

Scores of Vinton residents walked at noon on Friday as part of a statewide effort.

More than 80 adults, along with several children and even a couple of dogs, walked a kilometer or more as part of Friday's "Start Somewhere" Walk. Participants chose their own starting places and routes, and ended up at the courthouse for a group photo as well as water and juice donated by Fareway.

Vinton Unlimited Director Nathan Hesson organized the Vinton event. Similar walks took place throughout Iowa. State organizers hoped to set a world record for group walking.

For more information on this event and other efforts to help Iowans encourage more healthy lifestyl habits, please visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/.