It's just about that time of the year again! Time to lend Santa a hand!

Each year, the Vinton Police Department, Sheriff's Department and sometimes the Iowa State Patrol lend their officers for a night of shopping with area children in preparation for Christmas.

Funds for this event are raised through the Vinton Peace Officers ¢â‚¬â„¢ Association.   If you would like to help out, donation checks can be made out to:

Vinton Peace Officers Association

310 A Ave.  

Vinton, Iowa 52349

There is also a Venmo account for online donations.   Here is the link https://www.venmo.com/u/vintonpeaceofficers.

Be sure to put, "Holiday With a Cop" in the description so that the funds are properly designated to that fund.