Events And Activities

The Vinton American Legion, located at 105 North R Ave, will be hosting a "Meet and Greet" for our new Benton County VA Director, Cara Martin. The event will take place on Wednesday August 11th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend.

Calling all runners (and walkers)! Come join us for the Annual "Bring the Noise 5K" brought to you by Vinton Noon Kiwanis.The Vinton Kiwanis will have a 5K Race & A 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Back in person this year we are lacing up our shoes on August 28.Registration opens 8am-8:45amThe race begins at 9:00 am. Gather on the Eastside of the Benton County Courthouse.

The Voyager Dance Team will be holding a freewill donation car wash on Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The car wash will be held at John's Quick Stop located on C Ave. in Vinton. The funds raised will support the dance team during the 2021-22 school year.

Brandon Days "The Roaring 20's"August 6-8, 2021**FRIDAY AUGUST 6th**6:00-8:30 PM Inflatables at the park-kids can purchase wrist band $5 per day for unlimited use6:30 PM Bag Tourney Registration7:00 PM Bags Tourney-$10 entry per person-draw for partners-Contact Jeremy @ 319-981-08788:00 PM to midnight Plug Nickel Band playing on the ball field during bags tournamentBeer Garden at Phat's Pub and Grub--Stop by for a cold one and some great food**SATURDAY AUGUST 7TH**Going on all day--Food stand at park, pie booth by Brandon Methodist Women, Big Ball Tourney at the park8:00-9:30 AM Breakfast Burritos booth fundraiser-Corner of Wilson and Main8:00 AM Big Ball Tourney-Contact Cameron at 563-920-4336, $110 entry per team13th Annual Tractorcade--$25 entry fee: Tractors line up at Community Center at 9 AM and will be in the parade.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 9 at 1:30 at the Community Building in the Council Room in Atkins with hostess Annette Kruse assisted by JoAnn Schmidt. Brenda Hackbarth will report on convention,

There will be a Antique and Flea Market held in Vinton on September 10th and 11th, at the Benton County Fairgrounds (1801 2nd ve. Vinton). Dealers will feature vintage, repurposed, primitive, antiques, as well as flea market treasures.You'll find everything from A to Z. The flea market will run on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.

The VSU Special Olympics will be holding a Benefit ride on Saturday, August 21. The ride will begin at Ron Da Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton. Registration will begin for the ride at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the ride will be  $15 per person or $25 per couple. *Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m.ALL PROCEEDS REMAIN WITH OUR LOCAL VSU TEAM!!!Don't have a motorcycle? No problem, VEHICLES welcome! Get those HOT RODS out and join us!! Rain or shine this ride goes on.

Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling Fundraiser!This year for our fundraiser we are planning a slow pitch softball game, Wrestlers vs. Vinton Police Department! This is to help raise money to help benefit our wrestling program, and to help raise good awareness for the police department with all the negativity in their world lately!Tickets will cost $5 for students within the VS school district, $10 for non-students, and free admission for individual sponsors.

There will be a Quilts of Valor Presentation on Saturday, August 21 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the VFW Post 8884 & Auxilary, located at 5999 25th Ave. Trail, Vinton.The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Garrison Emergency Services along with Tish Young from Chains Interrupted will be hosting an Informational Meeting on Human Trafficking.We have opened this up for all Benton County Emergency Services as well as residents of Benton County.Please join us to learn how to understand the indicators of human trafficking, how it's on the rise and the second largest criminal industry in the world.