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Photos: Vinton Sesquicentennial
Aug. 18, 2019 11:01 am
Vinton kicks off a week of celebrations to commemorate its 150th year
Avia Birker, 5, and Gia Birker, 7, of Vinton eat ears of sweet corn at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Julie Clingman of Vinton hands out ears of sweet corn to Katie Rich of Vinton (right) at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Organizers cooked 4,800 ears of corn grown by Heidi and Lance Lillibridge of Vinton for the 'Sweet Corn Days Throwback,' commemorating the canning industry that once existed in the town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Dawn Packingham (left) and Ann Schmelzer (right) of Vinton have their photos taken in giant ears of corn at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Ears of cooked sweet corn are stored in coolers at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Organizers cooked 4,800 ears of corn grown by Heidi and Lance Lillibridge of Vinton for the 'Sweet Corn Days Throwback,' commemorating the canning industry that once existed in the town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Names are written on the back of a giant ear of corn at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Organizers cooked 4,800 ears of corn grown by Heidi and Lance Lillibridge of Vinton for the 'Sweet Corn Days Throwback,' commemorating the canning industry that once existed in the town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The 'Shop Vinton' mural is seen during a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The Walldogs artist group, who painted the murals in 2000, will return to Vinton this Wednesday through Thursday to refresh the murals located around town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The 'Shop Vinton' mural is seen during a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The Walldogs artist group, who painted the murals in 2000, will return to Vinton this Wednesday through Thursday to refresh the murals located around town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
A sign hangs in a shop window at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The 'Benton County Fair' mural is seen during a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The Walldogs artist group, who painted the murals in 2000, will return to Vinton this Wednesday through Thursday to refresh the murals located around town. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Books commemorate 150 women of Vinton at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Kids throw out candy from atop a firetruck during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Kids scramble after candy during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School marching band performs their fight song during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Jim Morrison, editor of the Cedar Valley Times and Vinton Eagle, rides on a float during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
People watch the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Raylee Trinkle, 5, of Vinton inspects a piece of candy during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
A giant ear of corn made from painted milk jugs is seen during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Kids scramble after candy during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
John Deere tractors parade down Fourth Street at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
A pile of candy amassed by Dawson and Dakota Cantrell, both 14 of Homestead, is seen during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Dakota (left) and Dawson Cantrell, both 14, of Homestead, read a riddle inside of a gum wrapper during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Dakota (center) and Dawson Cantrell (right), both 14, of Homestead, react as a confetti cannon goes off during the grand parade at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Herky greets parade goers at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. The events kicked off a week of festivities to commemorate Vinton's 150th year and included a sweet corn festival throwback, boat parade, and live music by the river. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The Benton County courthouse is seen at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Members of the American Legion of Benton and Auxiliary rededicated the courthouseflag during the event. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Doug Anderson, post commander of American Legion Post 167 of Newhall, leads a ceremony as the American Legion of Benton County and Auxiliary rededicates the courthouse flag at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
The Benton County courthouse is seen at a celebration of Vinton's Sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Members of the American Legion of Benton and Auxiliary rededicated the courthouseflag during the event. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
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