This year, the Party in Pink 5k has been delayed until Friday, July 31 with a start time of 6 pm. The theme chosen is “A Little Bit Wild” as it reflects new participation options compared to years past.

The Smith-Geater Post 8884 and Auxiliary will be holding their annual Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Competition. Any Middle school students in grades 6th-8th, from the area, are eligible to enter the contest.

I will be hosting a can drive Saturday, August 1st from 8 am to noon. All empty cans and plastic bottle bags will go to the can shed. All raised funds will be donated to the Canton-Benton-Shellsburg Volunteer Fire Department new fire station fund.

There will be a surplus sale on August 6th, 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. in the Auto shop behind the Middle School.The district has numerous miscellaneous items for sale including a power washer, 7-ton truck frame hoist, metal/wood teacher desks, student desks & chairs, bookcases, wood cupboards, filing cabinets, computer tables, projector screens, carts w/ wheels, computer carts, wooden doors, and lots of other miscellaneous.

Saturday's breakfast is:Special: WafflesEggs to orderSausage pattyPancakesAll you can eat. Cost is Free Will Donation.The breakfast will be served to keep handling items to a minimum.

PARTY IN PINK 5K WALK/RUN RIVERSIDE PARK Party in Pink 5K will be held July 31, 2020, at Riverside Park inVinton, Iowa, we will follow all restrictions and safety precautions.

Vinton-Shellsburg will be holding a Zoom session concerning the upcoming school year which is set to begin on August 24.   There will be a question and answer time as part of this meeting.

The Shellsburg American Legion will be serving Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distance at the tables (families, of course, can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.

Just a reminder! It's 2020 Farmer’s Market season! As the Vinton Parks and Rec Department said, it features...Amazing local vendors! Fresh products! Handmade goods!Baked goods, crafts, honey, produce, quilts, dry mixes, lotions!All at a new location, CELEBRATION PARK which is located at 105 W 2nd St.

On Friday evening, July 17, the Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding a freewill offering fundraiser at the Legion Hall in Mt. Auburn.  Serving will run from 5-8:00 p.