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The Iowa Cubs are proud to partner with presenting sponsors Autism Society of Iowa and ChildServe to host the second annual Sensory-Friendly Game at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 29. The home game will begin at 1:08 p.m. versus the Columbus Clippers.“The Iowa Cubs are proud to bring this special event and partnership back this season. We welcome all groups and people to the ballpark, and we strive to create more inclusive opportunities for our fans and community,” said Sam Bernabe, Iowa Cubs President and General Manager.

Cooper DeJean Adds Big Names to Charity Softball Game at Principal Park and Returns to Kinnick for 2nd Annual Youth Football CampDES MOINES, Iowa (May 28, 2025) - Former Iowa Hawkeye, Odebolt, Iowa native, and Current Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean is bringing two major events to his home state this summer - both aimed at giving back and connecting with the community.

The Vinton Country Club welcomed 27 teams of golfers from across the area for its annual Memorial Day 4-Person Best Shot Tournament, held throughout the holiday weekend. The popular event allowed participants to enjoy the course at their own pace, with no scheduled tee times, fostering a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere for players of all skill levels.

Back in 1989, the Center Point School District and the Urbana School District merged. Center Point's mascot was a dog, a Pointer. Urbana had a cyclone for theirs. The two schools also merged their mascots into a winning design, the Stormin' Pointers. It was announced that the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers took the trophy for having the Best School Mascot in the country.

Vinton has plenty to be proud of when it comes to young Makinnley Dulin.Makinnley, daughter of Frankie and Jessica Dulin, granddaughter of Allan and Teresa Merchant and Conneye Dulin, and great-granddaughter to Donna Merchant and Sharron Schminke, This gal has been making quite a name for herself in the world of martial arts. Since May 2024, Makinnley has been training with Samurai Family Martial Arts out of Cedar Rapids.

What a perfect day for our first-ever pickleball tournament! We were blessed with beautiful weather, a fantastic turnout, and a great group of people who made the event a huge success. 🙌A huge THANK YOU to all the players, volunteers, and spectators who helped make this possible. Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for Vint

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocations: BL Anderson/Vinton Lions Park & VPRD Skate CenterThe Vinton Lions Club is proud to announce its Inaugural Pickleball Tournament – Battle for the Paddle– a recreational round-robin doubles tournament designed for fun, friendly competition, and community support! Link for Registration: Vinton Lions Club Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Tournament - Battle for the Paddle - Saturday, May 10, 2025This non-sanctioned event is open to players 18 and older and categorized by skill level to ensure competitive balance.

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The Vinton Lions Club will hold their Annual Pickleball Tournament – Battle for the Paddle on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Join us for a fun, fundraising, recreational round-robin doubles tournament! This non-sanctioned event is open to players 18 and older and categorized by skill level.There are limited spots available, so register early! Brackets, locations, and times will be shared via email and on our website by Wednesday, May 7.

The Central Lutheran School (CLS) Varsity Boys Basketball team recently qualified for the 77th Annual Lutheran Basketball National Tournament, hosted by the Lutheran Basketball Association of America (LBAA) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from March 27-30, 2025. The prestigious tournament brought in over 2,300 visitors from across the country, including 32 boys' teams, 25 girls' teams, and 6 cheerleading squads.