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Fun Fair Entertainment and Activities Just For Kids
At the 2012 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" to the kids activities and entertainment all free with gate admission. From Blue Ribbon Kids to the Fun Forest Stage and family-friendly fun in the Kids' Zone, Fairgoers will always have something to see or do. The Fair is set August 9-19.
The Kids' Zone - a special area packed with food, games and entertainment - is planned with young Fairgoers in mind.
More Thrills with Midway Discounts at the 2012 Iowa State Fair
"Nothing Compares" to the heart-stopping thrill rides on the Midway at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. With a new ride and a variety of amusement savings packages, Fairgoers can enjoy even more entertainment. The Fair is set August 9-19.
Fairgoers can save big at the Midway by planning ahead for this year's Fair. Purchase a set of five Midway tickets for $13; each ticket is good for one ride.
Luther College Announces 2012 Graduates
Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2012 Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. in Luther College's Carlson Stadium.
Kayla Kirchner of Garrison, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in biology.
Chad Sonka of Van Horne, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in music.
Sara Walston of Vinton, Iowa, received the bachelor of arts degree in elementary education.
Nothing Compares to Iowa State Fair's Free Grounds Entertainment
Iowa State Fair's free grounds entertainment will fill the Fairgrounds with family fun August 9-19. These grounds acts are just part of the more than half a million dollars of entertainment available to Fairgoers free with gate admission. "Nothing Compares" to this mix of art, music, comedy and animals that is sure to provide fun for all ages!
The Kids' Zone will be packed with kid-friendly food, entertainment and activities for the youngest Fairgoers.
Just for fun, a trip to the past
Here are some scanned postcards that were found! If you know anything about these pictures, feel free to send a comment and add to the historical knowledge among us.
The picture of the group of three, says on the back, "From Florence" to "Clemmie Noeller, Vinton, Iowa R.F.D. No. 5". Maybe somebody is a re Missing Sheltie: Can you help find Carley
Missing in Vinton! Carley went missing the evening of 7-10-12 from the west side of Vinton. She is a dark sable colored sheltie, wearing a choke chain, no collar, is micro-chipped. If you have seen her please call the Vinton Animal Shelter at 472-4623 or email vintonshelter@yahoo.com with the information. Thank you
Meet the 2012 Benton County Fair Queen candidates
Eight young ladies have entered the 2012 Benton County Fair Queen contest, although one of them (Willow Huber) will be at the Girls Nation event that week, and will not be among those interviewing with the judges.
The candidates this year include:
Taylor Jo Arens
Taylor is the daughter Dan and Dena Arens. She has two brothers, Tyler and Nathan. Vinton Night: CR Kernels recognize small towns, armed forces personnel
Bill Ervin threw out a first pitch. Ann Lent gave the official announcement to "Play Ball." Several other Vinton residents, mostly children, participated in the annual Vinton Night at Veterans Stadium. Vinton also shared the evening with Independence and the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The special jerseys worn by the Kernels that night were sold in a silent auction to raise money for futur flights. Amy Van Wechel joins Mossman & Mossman law firm
When Amy (Landrus) Van Wechel was in high school she worked with John Mossman at the Vinton swimming pool, where Amy (and John’s brother, Burns) were lifeguards and John was a manager. Now, Amy has begun working with John again, helping people in a different way. She is now an attorney at the Mossman & Mossman law firm, working with John and his father, Mark. Railroad historian discusses Iowa's forgotten railroad towns
Ever hear of New Buffalo, Iowa? How about Flemingville? They were among the 65 settlements or potential settlements in very early Linn County. In his talk at the Center Point Depot Museum, June 24, retired Kirkwood professor Dr. Peter Jaynes said the railroad pretty much decided which early communities lived and which ones died. The two mentioned didn’t get a railroad and died.