Vinton Boomtown marks 10th annual fireworks festival
The Vinton Boomtown festival, billed as Iowa's biggest show, celebrates its 10th year with a two day event at the Benton County Fairgrounds. IPA President Chuck Yedlik promises a record display with 80 vendors on Fourth Street and a grand finale fireworks show set for Saturday night.
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Vinton Boomtown Fireworks Schedule and Festivities Overview
The Vinton Boomtown events run Friday night through Saturday with Thunderstorm forecasts. Activities include a 5K run, Boomfest vendors and music, a beer tent, inflatables for kids, and the main grand fireworks display starting at 9 30 p m. Grandstand and lawn seating are available and cash payments are advised.
Judge urges federal help for student loan debt in Iowa race
Democratic Senate hopeful Patty Judge led a roundtable at Des Moines Area Community College on refinancing loans, extending Pell grants, and making two years of community college nearly tuition-free. She cited high debt and urged closing tax loopholes to fund education while highlighting Iowa’s eighth highest average student debt near 28 thousand dollars.
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Coralville police warn of string of armed robberies
Coralville police report four armed robberies in two weeks in apartment areas bordered by 20th to 22nd avenues and Ninth to 10th streets. Suspect described as a black male 18 to 21, in all black with a bandanna, displaying a handgun. delivery drivers targeted. Call (319) 248-1800 or 911, or Crime Stoppers at (319) 358-8477 with tips.
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Iowa Lottery Winning Numbers Report
The August 25 Pick 3 Midday 4 0 6 and Evening 4 4 8. Pick 4 Midday 4 1 4 1 and Evening 3 3 3 6. All or Nothing Midday 2 4 5 7 9 10 and Evening 3 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 20 23. Lucky for Life numbers 8 30 35 36 42 with Lucky ball 7.
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