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It’s October! It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation is taking this opportunity tothank the Vinton Fareway and Farmers Saving Bank & Trust for their efforts in raising funds and ensuring that everyone in Benton County has access to 3D mammography for early detection that saves lives.

On Saturday, the Patriot Tour Parade will be rolling into town. Vehicles will be on display on 4th St. between 1st and 2nd Ave. The street will be closed from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the trucks arriving as part of the parade will be available for viewing from 1:00 until 4:30 p.m. Vinton was chosen to host the (www.thepatriottour.com) parade which honors veterans, police, fire, ambulance and first responders.

The Vinton Kiwanis Club installed new officers at Tuesday's meeting. Pictured below are: Tom Husnik - Secretary, Kim Meyer - Board Member, Denny Gardemann - President, Doug Dix - Kiwanis Division 8 Lt. Governor of Cedar Rapids, Christine Kelchen - Past President, Dean Studer - Board Member, Ray Lough - President-Elect, Tom Lindauer - Treasurer, and Elise Healzer - Board Member.

Because of COVID and the precautions this year, fire prevention education took place outside the classroom at Tilford Elementary this year. The children were taught the usual fire precautions in education, but it looked a little differently.The firemen of the local Vinton Fire Department dressed up in their gear so that the children could see what they look like should they encounter them during a fire.

By: Co-Reporter, Annabelle Newton On September 17, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Local Greenhand Fire-Up Night at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. This is open to any Greenhand, which is a first year member in the FFA chapter. Greenhand night welcomes new members to the chapter, while also showing them the ropes of FFA. Seven Greenhands began the night by doing a get to know each other ice breaker.

Tonight we share a post we never thought we’d have to.When we started Better Together, it was important for us to remain in the community we’ve grown up in and love. We love our sense of togetherness and the way our neighbors watch out for us the same way we watch out for them.We’re simply saddened to report that our neighbors and friends have notified us multiple times in the last two weeks that some of the donations left at our door are being stolen.

Residents are hoping that the disappearance of statues that used to be located at their homes are simply a homecoming prank and that the belongings will be returned. A post in an area Lost and Found group mentions a cement angel that weighs about 50 lbs. and is about 2 feet tall, went missing. The angel was a birthday gift and the family would appreciate its return.

After months of canceling every activity that we're all used to participating in, the Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade was a welcome return to a bit of normalcy. Kicking off promptly at 6:00 p.m. the parade wove through downtown and returned to the high school. To see photos, click here. Tomorrow night's Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming game against Center Point-Urbana will begin at 7:00 PM at the Karr Athletic Complex followed by the Homecoming Dance (for current VSHS students only) from 9:30 to 11:30 pm in the back faculty parking lot at VSHS.

By: Co-Reporter, Josh WileyEric Henkle and Grant Ries will receive their American Degrees at the Virtual National FFA Convention, October 27-29th. The American Degree is the highest level of achievement anyone can receive as an FFA member. To be eligible to receive this prestigious award, the person must have received a State FFA Degree, hold an active membership for the past three years, complete secondary education through another agricultural education program, as well as operating an outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

Thursday, Oct. 1st: Homecoming Parade starts at 6:00 PM at 4th Street & B Ave.The following events are all held at the Karr Athletic Complex -Pep Rally is at 6:45 PM Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at 7:00 PM Powder Puff football at 7:30 PM.Friday, Oct 2nd: Homecoming Football Game against Center Point-Urbana at 7:00 PM at Karr AthleticComplex; Homecoming Dance (for current VSHS students only) from 9:30 to 11:30 pm in the back faculty parking lot at VSHS.