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Vinton Lions inducted officers and  new members for the 2017-18 club year at their July 12 meeting at Pizza Ranch

With 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. Their mission is to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs and encourage peace and promote international understanding, with a special emphasis on preventing blindness and supporting programs for the visually impaired.

Pasture Walk Focuses on Improving Grazing Efficiency

By Patti Upmeyer "It's all about getting more animal feed from every acre of pasture," said Neal Siela of Vinton. Siela is developing a managed grazing system including a well with buried water lines, subdivision fences, and weed control.

Extension announces beef feedyard assessment field days

Vinton, Iowa -- Beef producers in eastern Iowa are invited to learn about the process of completing the BQA Feedyard Assessment at one of three field days offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach this summer.
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Davis completes Certified Bank Club Director program

Heritage Clubs International, llc (HCI) is pleased to announce that Melanie Davis ofFarmers Savings Bank & Trust (Vinton, IA) has completed the Certified Bank Club Director (CBCD)professional certification program in partnership with HCI and the Northeast Iowa Community College(NICC).

Grant funds Vinton tourism brochures

Resa Berger, General Manager at the Cobblestone Hotel Inn & Suites, is pictured with one of the brochure racks. By Melissa Schwan, VU Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce it has received a $1,500 grant from the Iowa Tourism Office.
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Knaack retiring after nearly 35 years at Nature's Corner

After working, first at Hilda's, and later at Nature's Corner, making flowers for nearly 30 years, Cheryl Knaack is retiring. Nature's Corner Owner Emily Cashman and the staff will honor her on Friday, and hope all of Cheryl's long-time customers will stop by to say hello and wish her luck.