The Iowa College for the Blind opened in 1852 with high hopes of supporting blind individuals in the community. It was a completely different world back then, but with a need still prevalent the school stands today. Though the doors have been closed since 2011, the building has served as a sanctuary of learning for many people for over 159 years but now stands in turmoil. With more than one million dollars in needed renovations and repairs the school is looking to sell to Vinton, for the price of $1.

"We will talk with the board of regents, the Americorps, the state legislature and city council and have a collective meeting with all those folks to see where we stand and what positions we'd like to address" - Mayor John Waterson

Learn more about this historical site at KCRG.

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