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9th Annual Tree Walk a Success
The 9th Annual Tree Walk is now in the books.
Thanks to the Sole Corporate Sponsor, Farmers Savings Bank and the generous folks in the community, Virginia Gay Hospital was able to raise $11,... Annual Koop's Toy Drive Underway
The annual Koop's Sales and Service Christmas Toy Drive is under way. Jeremy Koopman and his staff at the auto dealership have begun collecting donated toys for distribution through Horizons.
... Pastor's family thankful for 'amazing' community support
It will be a year or so before Jesse Santiago Munoz-Crane's doctors determine just how effective the bone marrow transplant from his brother will be in helping him overcome his Severe C... It's Thanksgiving...who has the day off? Not these people!
While most of us are driving to our family's house for Thanksgiving, there are folks running the gas station, like Emily at John's Quick Stop. She was there today with a smile and greeting th... Kersten Light Display begins Thanksgiving Night
I know some will ask, it happens every year, and the answer is, "Yes!" Yes, the Kersten light display will go on as usual this year. Yes, it starts tonight, Thanksgiving night and will ru... Twice Loved Toy Store Meets need in Community
Located at 314 North K Ave. (the old Bright's Piano Building), in Vinton, is a new store called, "Bright's Toys and More"
The store is offering a selection of new toys and hou... Celebrating 150 Years of the Vinton Community with 150 Women
As we prepare to celebrate Vinton’s 150 years, plans have been made to celebrate and honor 150 women making a difference in the Vinton area.
We are asking for your help in ...
Vinton Public Library To host Annual Gingerbread Contest
The Vinton Public Library will be hosting our 3rd annual Gingerbread Contest.
This year we decided not to limit the fun by only having gingerbread houses, you may now enter any type o...
Vinton Lions Club Held Chili Supper Fundraiser
The Vinton Lions Club held a fundraiser chili supper at the fire station to benefit the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
As usual, Vinton turned out to support the effort.
The Club has been support... Vinton Activities kick off the Christmas Season
Thursday, November 15th
Patriotic Christmas Parade
The 8th Annual Veteran’s Patriotic Christmas Parade theme will be “Veterans Thanking Hometown U.S.A.”.
The parade will...