Events and Activities

Follow Josh and Katie Hopkins, authors of their newly published book, on a historical haunted tour of the Iowa Corridor, including the Vinton Depot and Ray House! Learn about the urban legends and real ghost stories of the many locations they have researched as paranormal investigators.Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 pm Ray House, 912 First Avenue, Vinton Free will donation at door Book signing following the presentation.

The Vinton American Legion will be holding a fish fry tonight from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and CakeAdults: $9.00Children 5 to 12: $5.00Children under 5: FreeAll you can eat, while supplies last!

The annual Veteran's Day Assembly will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School gymnasium. The event will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2019 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Veteran's are welcome to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast before the assembly.

Twice-Loved Toy Shop will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Blessed Hope Community Church located at 1509 South M Ave. Just in time for Christmas, the Moms of Vinton MOPS & MomsNext are hosting our annual Twice-Loved Toy Shop.This year, the shop will be held at Blessed Hope Community Church.

On Saturday, November 16, the Bear Creek Church will hold their Holiday Bazaar from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be food and drinks, silent auctions, gifts and door prizes.The Bear Creek Church is located 3 1/2 miles south of Brandon on the Brandon blacktop, or 3 1/2 miles north of Highway 150 on the Brandon Blacktop.

Pourville will hold the Great Chili Cookoff on Saturday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m. Judging will be by Vinton Unlimited.The fee to enter is $20, if paid by Wednesday, November 13th at 5:00 p.m. after that the late fee is $25. There will be prizes and Trivia to follow. Bring your best chili to defend and ready to taste from 2-4:00 p.

It's not too late to get seats at the Wallace Winkie Foundation's Tea-rrific Holiday Extravaganza, being held November 16 at the Family Life Center in the First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. This annual fundraiser will feature fabulous tea sandwiches and sweets, bottomless cups of tea or coffee, live music, a one-woman comedic performance by former Belle Plaine educator Betty Moeller, and gift bags for all who attend, as well as lots of door prizes and a desserts-and-more auction at the end of the event.

Darran & Teri Sellers, OwnersSpecializing in custom quilts, longarm quilting, specialty made to order wood furniture and many other interesting whimsies.903 W 4th Street, Vinton319-533-8218Be sure to check out their Facebook page for photos of their beautiful work!Stop by on Sunday, November 3rd between Noon & 4 pm for an open house! Come visit us and see our new shop! We have many seasonal items and our typical fare of quilts and furniture.

With the Vinton One Book, One Community beginning tomorrow- here are the activities that we hope the community will participate in!   Pictures can be posted on the Vinton One Book One Community Facebook page or the blog at justusbc.home.blog We are excited to bring the activities that Bree and her sister did in memory of her best friend Shelly to our community!  There will be a LOT of fun to be had with this!  Whether you have read the book or not, we hope you participate in the activities!NOVEMBER- THANKFUL Nov 1-15- Write a Thank you no...