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Summer Reading Program kids enjoy magic, humor of Mr. E

Mr. E involved area children in his comedy and magic show Thursday. Rob Erdmann brought his puppets, humor and magic to Vinton on Thursday, where he enterained the Summer Reading Programs with a show that featured illusions, ventriloquism and a discussion of some ...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Appear in Butter

  The world-famous Iowa State Fair Butter Cow will share the spotlight this year with the fairytale classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The sculptures will be on display in the Agri...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Nick Rossmiller

Nick Rossmiller, Cedar 6     By: Rachel Lebeaux   Name: Nick Rossmiller Hometown: Portland, Ore.   Nick is currently serving as a member of Cedar 6 with the AmeriCorps NCCC ...

4th Street Diner News

    The 4th Street Diner meal on Sunday, July 22nd will be Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Spinach, Peaches, Custard, WW Bread, and Milk   On Monday, June 18th, t...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Mackensey O’Hara

Mackensey O'Hara   Editor's Note: We occasionally feature the AmeriCorps NCCC members who are spending the year with the program at the Vinton campus as they serve people in several states. Today we f...

Area students named to Luther Dean's List

  Congratulations to three former Vinton-Shellsburg students who achieved 2012 Dean's List at Luther College for the spring semester:   Katherine Dick, sophomore Addy...

Register Now to Ride State Fair Express

  There are only two weeks left to reserve your spot on the State Fair Express. The convenient and affordable State Fair Express provides round-trip transportation to the Iowa State Fair f...

Boot Camp: Kids, adults keeping in shape at Riverside Park

Children stretch at the beginning of the Boot Camp. A total of 86 adults and 13 kids have been participating in a fitness "Boot Camp" with Alexa Schirm and Julie Lessig. The youngest participants met at 9 a.m. again today, where they ...

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 ...

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 enj...