OWN A PIECE OF VINTON HISTORY!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON, NEW SALE PRICES IN EFFECT NOW ON "24.7" DVDs and T-SHIRTS!
Purchase the DVD for just $19.95 (tax included) and T-shirts for just $10 each (tax included) at the right. Online payments handled by Paypal are safe and secure, so shop with confidence!
SPECIAL EVENT - Sunday, November 8th, Palace Theatre @ 2:00PM
"24.7" will be shown again on the big screen on Sunday, November 8th at 2pm at the Palace Theatre in Vinton. Admission is a FREE WILL DONATION, with all proceeds going to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition. Doors open at 1:00 with NO RESERVED or ONLINE SEATING. We will be selling T shirts and DVD's at Clearance sale prices, just in time for the Holidays. Watch for posters around town and ads in the local publications.
Special Thanks to our exclusive sponsor, Virginia Gay Hospital, and to the Palace Theatre, River City Graphic Solutions and Clingman Pharmacy for making this fundraising effort a success so far. Our goal is to raise $11,000 for the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition to continue to aid local residents recover from this disaster. We are about a third of the way there, so we need your help.
"24.7" The Historic Flood of 2008
Sponsored exclusively by Virginia Gay Hospital
The film, "24.7" is the story of the events of June 2008 which touched us all. It is our hope that this film brings back memories, encourages discussion, and helps to heal the hurt so we can all move forward to a better tomorrow and a brighter future. In that spirit, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the film, "24.7", will be donated to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition to aid in flood recovery for area residents.
--Brian Larkin, Kirk Monson--
About "24.7"
Produced by Vinton resident, Brian Larkin, "24.7" is the only film that focuses on the impact that the historic Flood of 2008 had on Vinton, Iowa and the surrounding areas. Featuring interviews with many local residents and officials, the film is about 90 minutes in length and chronicles the struggle, recovery and the will of the human spirit to triumph in times of adversity. The film also features a musical score by local talent, Mark Hancock.
"24.7" originally premiered on the big screen at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The film is available for purchase on DVD. You can order your copy today by clicking on the link in the upper right corner of this web page.
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T-shirts are available! Pick up yours today at Clingman Pharmacy in downtown Vinton! Also, be sure to check out the DVD/T-shirt combo (pre-order buttons at the upper-right of the web page).
Or, you may order your t-shirt online (check out the combo pack) and have it shipped to you.
"I love this town, there's no better place than Vinton Iowa as far as I'm concerned. I've lived here all my life. The people that are here, they just don't get any better."Randy Forsyth
Sheriff
"All these people and no one complained. They were just there to do whatever it took. It was inspiring."John Watson
"The volunteer help, it was amazing! We had firemen from Belle Plaine, Newhall, Van Horne. People that had no benefit to being here were here."
"It brings out the best in people in the worst situations."Dave Vermedahl
"I think it's made us rethink the fact that we are vulnerable. We do have to do things differently but I think we have proven to ourselves that after the way we fought this thing, that we can probably do almost anything."Jeff Holmes
About The Filmmakers
Brian Larkin is a familiar face in the Vinton area. After a ten year career in real estate, Brian went back to his roots in the television broadcast industry as a freelance videographer, lighting technician, writer and producer. He also has appeared in front of the camera in numerous corporate training videos and on stage in many ACT 1 productions.
Brian remains active in the Vinton community as a member of the Lions club, Knights of Columbus, Vinton trails committee, Party in the Park committee, Vinton Unlimited, Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics coach, and as a board member of the Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association.
Kirk Monson is an award-winning film and video producer, editor and videographer with more than 20 years in the business. His portfolio includes thousands of TV spots, corporate videos and documentaries. Kirk is the founder and partner of MVP Visual Media Solutions in Cedar Rapids.
Kirk and his family, former residents of Vinton, stay active in the community through their membership at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Act I of Benton County.
Kirk and Brian have collaborated on several projects over the past few years, but they both consider “24.7” to be one of their most significant pieces.
"I love this town, there's no better place than Vinton Iowa as far as I'm concerned. I've lived here all my life. The people that are here, they just don't get any better."
"All these people and no one complained. They were just there to do whatever it took. It was inspiring."
"The volunteer help, it was amazing! We had firemen from Belle Plaine, Newhall, Van Horne. People that had no benefit to being here were here."
"I think it's made us rethink the fact that we are vulnerable. We do have to do things differently but I think we have proven to ourselves that after the way we fought this thing, that we can probably do almost anything."
