Farmers Market to kick off in New Location

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 18, 2020 9:17 pm

The local Farmers Market will begin on July 2nd and run weekly through September 24th at Celebration Park. Every Thursday evening from 5-7:00 p.m.

Birthday Drive By Celebration for E.D. Dixon on Thursday Evening

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2020 5:51 pm

E.D. Dixon will celebrate his 91st birthday  on Thursday June 18th.  Everyone is invited to join the drive, wave and honk celebration which will take place from  6 to 7 pm tomorrow, on June 18.

Oak Grove VBS Rocky Railway July 19-23

VINTON TODAY
June 16, 2020 4:00 pm

Looking for vacation Bible school in the Vinton-Shellsburg area? Bring your children to Oak Grove Church, and they will never want to leave!A summer kids’ event called Rocky Railway VBS will be hosted at  Oak Grove Church  from  July 19  to  July 23.

Nothing to Compare at the Iowa State Fair this year

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2020 4:50 am

The Iowa State Fair Board, the governing body who oversees the Iowa State Fair, today voted to postpone the 2020 Iowa State Fair until August 12-22, 2021, amid ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

Vinton Lions Roar Again!

VINTON LIONS CLUB
June 11, 2020 10:12 pm

The Vinton Lions Club, one of the largest in Iowa, resumes its regular Wednesday noon meeting  schedule  next Wednesday, June 17, at Pizza Ranch.  For the protection of members and guests the meeting room will be sanitized and [st] up for safe distancing,  and attendees are encouraged to practice handwashing before eating.

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast a Success

SHELLSBURG TODAY
June 11, 2020 2:18 pm

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

Oak Grove Church is seeking projects for Faith in Action Week

VINTON TODAY
June 4, 2020 12:30 am

Do you know someone who could use help with a project from July 9-11? Faith in Action was brought about by several local churches desiring to bring the love of Jesus to those in our community by meeting tangible needs.

CAPTURE THE HEART OF AMERICA PHOTO CONTEST NOW OPEN

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2020 2:31 pm

Entries are now being accepted into the 2020 Capture the Heart of America photo contest.From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories.

Vinton Public Library to hold Summer Reading Programs for both Adults & Children

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 2, 2020 4:27 am

he Vinton Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Program for 2020 welcomes children ages 15 and under. The program will begin on June 15th and run through August 15th.

Classical Conversations: Explorers Digital Camp

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2020 3:57 pm

We are so excited to be able to partner with Classical Conversations: Explorers Digital Camp! For those of you who are not familiar with Classical Conversations, it is the world’s largest classical homeschooling organization, which is why the fact that they’re offering such a high-quality, digital camp experience is no surprise to us.