Events And Activities

Trinity Lutheran to host Lasagna Fundraiser

Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a lasagna supper on Wednesday, March 24 beginning at 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 1002 East 13th St. in Vinton. Along with lasagna, the meal will also include salads and dessert for a freewill donation.  You can pre-order to-go boxes at 472-5571 before 4:30 p.m.Following the meal, you are welcome to stay and enjoy a Lenten service which begins at 6:30 p.

Clingman Farewell

On Sunday, April 11th, from 1-4:00 p.m., Jon and Julie Clingman will be the guests of honor at an open house held at Total Balance. 217 W. 4th St. You are welcome to come and wish Jon and Julie your best, and enjoy a snack and drink. The couple will be moving to Dubuque to start a new chapter in their lives. Stop in and thank them for the

Garrison Lions Club to hold a Grab & Go Supper, Saturday, March 20

A Grab and Go supper will be available with the Garrison Lions Club on Saturday, March 20th, from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Garrison Fire Station.For a freewill donation, the meal includes beef and noodles, a roll, green beans, and fruit. Rather than the silent auction this year there will be homemade dessert available for an extra donation!Donations will go toward supporting local scholarships, community events and organizations.

Annual Fire Department Fish Fry Friday, March 19

Friday, March 19, the Vinton Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry fundraiser Beginning at 4:00 p.m. and serving until 7:00 p.m. simply drive to the fire department, drop off your freewill donations, and grab supper. (There will not be dining at the station this year.)Our annual fish fry fundraiser serving our hand-breaded fried fish, coles

Hungry?

Trinity Lutheran Church invites you to supper at the church, located at 1002 E. 13th St. in Vinton on Wednesday, March 17 between 5-6:30 p.m.The church will be serving Reuben Sandwiches plus all the (Green!) salads and (Green!) desserts you can eat!To-Go boxes are available by calling 472-5571 to pre-order. A freewill offering will benefit the TLC Preschool.

Easter Escapade at Oak Grove Church

On March 31st, beginning at 6:30 p.m. there will be fun for the whole family at Oak Grove Church. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. there will be a check in time. The Escapade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. the Celebration will be from 7:30-7:45 p.m.For many kids, Easter goes hand-in-hand with chocolate farm animals and plastic eggs. It can be a real challenge to provide age-appropriate opportunities for them to engage with the story of Easter.

Blessed Hope Community Church hosts Easter Service

On Sunday, April 4, you're invited to celebrate Easter at Blessed Hope Community Church!Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, coffee, donuts, & photo station!Choose from two in-person service times:8:30 a.m. (mask optional)10:15 a.m. (mask mandatory)Children's programming (k-5th) & nursery (birth-preschool) offered during our 8:30 a.m. service with an egg hunt following at 10:00 a.

The Easter Bunny plans to arrive for the Easter Egg Hunt

Vinton Today has received word that the Easter Bunny will arrive at the Kiwanis Park on W 13th St & Hwy 218, Vinton. The plan is that on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. there will be an Easter Egg Hunt with the help of the Kiwanis. (if bad weather it will be moved to the Vinton Skate Center)There will be 4 separate Easter Egg Hunt areas b

Boomtown Back on Track

The trainwreck we know as 2020 derailed the Annual Boomtown Celebration in August, but plans are coming together to celebrate the 14th annual event at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.What is Boomtown?In case you’re new, or have forgotten - be prepared. Boomtown isn’t your your typical small-town-USA fireworks display.

Benton County Fair Scheduled for June 22

The 2021 Benton County Fair will be held June 22-27. Events are scheduled from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. each day, Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday the 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The livestock aspect of the fair will begin as early as this month. The 4-H Swine Weigh-in will be held, Saturday, March 20 from 9-10:00 a.m. at the Fairgrounds.April 1, entry information for the Iowa State Fair will be available.