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The Benton County Historical Society presents Josh and Katie Hopkins

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.

American Legion to hold Fish Fry Tonight

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.
Article Thumbnail. Keith Elwick with a copy of his book,

Iowa Authors Series to Feature Keith Elwick

The Benton County Historic Preservation Commission will feature local centenarian, inventor and entrepreneur Keith Elwick as the next guest for their IOWA AUTHORS SERIES, at 2:30 pm this Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Van Horne Community Center.

First Baptist Church to hold annual Thanksgiving Dinner

First Baptist Church in Vinton will be holding their annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.If you need more information call 472-3881.

Halloween Night Activities

Citywide Annual Trick or Treating times will be from 5-7:00 p.m. on October 31. The first of the Halloween events have rolled in. If your church or organization is planning something special for Thursday, October 31, please send in your event information to be included in the list of Halloween events!The area Vinton MOPS group will be partnering with Blessed Hope Community Church to host the annual Trunk or Treat event in the church parking lot.