In Depth: Suicide Squad

VINTON TODAY
September 9, 2016 12:00 am

By Marcy Horst It's been a few weeks, must be time for a new comic book movie! Rated PG-13 and running over two hours, "Suicide Squad" plays the Palace Friday, September 9 through Monday, September 12 at 7 pm, and in our regular Monday matinee at 2 pm.

'Idiot Jam' times 2: Todd Frank and friends to play Sept. 9 and Sept. 10

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2016 12:00 am

The "Idiot Jam," the annual concert featuring Vinton singer/guitarist Todd Frank and many of the people he has met through on-line guitar forums, will be happening again this year, with an added concert added to the traditional one.

Craig Erickson and band to perform August 11 at Celebration Park

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2016 12:16 pm

John Yundt and Jon Clingman – two Vinton area businessmen and music lovers from the 1960’s and 1970’s, will be bringing an Iowa musician to Vinton to perform for the public.

In Depth: 'The Secret Life of Pets

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
August 5, 2016 12:14 pm

Fast-paced, funny, and blessed with a talented voice cast, The Secret Life of Pets offers a beautifully animated, cheerfully undemanding family-friendly diversion.

Riverbottom Ramblers to perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall, Aug. 13

NICK FISHER
August 3, 2016 9:33 am

The Riverbottom Ramblers will perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, IA on Saturday, August 13th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Farmers Mercantile Hall is located at 100 West Main St in Garrison.

Vinton Palace to host 2D Tuesdays

MARCY HORST
August 1, 2016 4:19 pm

“Independence Day: Resurgence” opened Friday, July 29 and will run this week through Thursday, August 4, blowing up the Palace silver screen in thrilling RealD 3D every night EXCEPT Tuesday.

Cast prepares for opening of 'Mary Ingalls' in two weeks

NANCY BECKMAN
July 26, 2016 10:20 am

“Mary Ingalls – Her Journey," the third year of this home-grown and endearing pageant, is set to open on Aug. 5. Performance dates are August 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.

FINDING DORY PLAYS ONE MORE WEEK – THIS TIME IN 2D

MARCY HORST
July 20, 2016 11:51 am

We’ve had a crazy three-dimensional week at the Palace with “Finding Dory.” And now Disney has decreed we hold over our aquatic friends for one more week.

ACT 1 Board annual meeting set for July 19

DOUG MARTENS, ACT I OF BENTON COUNTY
July 12, 2016 2:49 am

The ACT I board of directors is announcing their annual meeting to be held July 19th at 7:00 p.m.    Any Actors, Crew, Directors, Cast, and any other community members who would like to be a part of ACT I are welcome.

Little Vikes Drama Company to present 'Over the Moon' next weekend

MARCY HORST
July 3, 2016 8:21 am

Little Vikes Drama Company is gearing  up for final rehearsals next week of their production, Over the Moon. Thirty-seven campers, age 5 – 12 are totally jazzed to share their interpretation of this fairytale musical written by best-selling author Jodi Picoult.