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Friday and Saturday Events: Boomfest and Boomtown and etc.

Friday, August 23• IOWA HISTORY 101 MOBILE MUSEUM | 10 to 5 pm1ST AVENUE, DOWNTOWNA multimedia exhibit in a custom-built Winnebago that travels the highways and backroads to share the stories of Iowa’s past and showcase some of the artifacts from the State Historical Museum's collection in Des Moines.
Article Thumbnail. This is one of the murals being painted on the side of the McDowell building.

Wall Dogs are in Vinton Painting Murals

Vinton is hosting the Walldogs to paint new murals as well as to update some of the old murals that are on walls in the downtown areas.Painters are here from as far away as  Oregon, Georgia, Nevada, Illinois, Indiana.
Article Thumbnail. Tom Pingenot directed the Bubble Orchestra on Tuesday evening as children watched and played along

Lanterns light up the sky while Bubbles entertain on the ground

Tuesday evening, the sky south of Tilford was the place to look as many sent lanterns into the sky. Some decorated the lanterns before sending them up and some included a declaration of love, a message of hope or remembrance.

Boomtown Schedule of Events

Note: This schedule is subject to change as needed. Please look for updates on Facebook the day of Boomtown.Friday Night TGIF Party!(Thank God It’
Article Thumbnail. VGH brought the fun on Monday with Monsters University on the big screen along with snacks for all

VGH's Movie night brought Monsters and Munchies

Virginia Gay Hospital sponsored a movie night at the park on Monday evening as part of the Sesquicentennial celebration.Kicking the night off a book exchange was held in the Hummel Pavillion where children could trade up to 5 of their books for new-to-them books.

Take Today to Relax and Gear Up for Tomorrow!

Take today to relax and watch as the Walldogs arrive and begin the 2019 mural refresh project, and gear up for more fun tomorrow!The Walldogs are a group of highly skilled sign painters and mural artists from all over the globe.
Article Thumbnail. Two sisters recreate a photo celebrating Vinton's Centennial Celebration for the Sesquicentennial

From Centennial to Sesquicentennial the Lutz Family is there

Growing up in a small town has its benefits. Living in the same small town most of your life has a different set of benefits.Recently two area sisters have had the task of sorting through the belonging and keepsakes of their family home.

Virginia Gay Hospital releases information concerning data security

According to a news release posted on the Virginia Gay Hospital website:Virginia Gay Hospital Notifies Patients of Security IncidentVirginia Gay Hospital has become aware of a data security incident that may have resulted in the disclosure of the personal information of its patients.
Article Thumbnail. The typewriter of Dr. G.R. Woodhouse that is over 100 years old

If you love Vinton History, you'll love this...

There are two places that you can go to enjoy a step back in time.  The Sherman BuildingCindy Elwick has been busy borrowing a large collection of past and present scrapbooks from Vinton social clubs, service clubs, and other organizations, some back as far as 1890.