Iowa State Fair Sew-In Seeks Donations, Volunteers

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2012 10:09 am

  The Iowa State Fair Fabric and Threads Department is seeking fabric donations and volunteers for the fourth annual State Fair Sew-In. The free program offers Fairgoers a chance to try their hand at simple sewing and quilting while providing warm blankets to local children in need.

Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Henry and Dolores Van Eschen!

VINTON TODAY
June 11, 2012 11:46 am

Henry and Dolores (Salz) Van Eschen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family over the Memorial Day weekend.  They were married June 18th, 1952, at St.

Vinton Garden Club News; May 30 meeting

JOYCE BRATTEN
June 9, 2012 7:44 pm

    The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District II met on May 30th at the Marriott in Cedar Rapids.

VS band alumni invited to play for Alumni Football game; practice June 11

JUDY TRYGSTAD
June 7, 2012 10:44 pm

  Anyone who would like to perform with the Vinton-Shellsburg Alumni Band is invited to our rehearsal on Monday, June 11th, at 7 p.m., at the Middle School band room (old high school).

4th Street Diner News

VINTON TODAY
June 7, 2012 9:01 am

  On Monday, May 7th, the afternoon activity was a Pepper Card Party. There were 4 tables of players.  Annie Hopkins won 1st place with 298 points.

TRAER POOL COMMITTEE TO HOST THIRD COMMUNITY FORUM IN TAYLOR PARK

LEE WIGES
June 5, 2012 10:44 am

   On Thursday, June 21, 2012, Traer’s Pool Committee will host the third in a series of public forums seeking public input on the future of the City’s swimming pool and bathhouse.

Summer Sun Safety

NANCY FARMER
June 5, 2012 10:09 am

Warmer weather finds many of us spending time outdoors, increasing our exposure to damaging sun rays.  Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage skin in less than 15 minutes.

Title: Swimming Safety, Guidelines for Protecting Against Illness As area sc

NANCY FARMER
June 5, 2012 10:09 am

  As area schools are letting out for summer break and warmer weather is upon us, Benton County Public Health offers the following information to help keep children and adults healthy during the summer swimming season.

AmeriCorps NCCC Maple 1 Team partners with YMCA in Wisconsin

MAPLE 1
June 3, 2012 10:51 pm

  By: Maple One   The AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple One has begun their second round project by serving the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities in Wisconsin.

Oak 3 helps save the Michigan State Fairgrounds

OAK 3
June 3, 2012 10:49 pm

  AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 3 arrived at their new project site at the Upper Peninsula (UP) State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, MI this past weekend.