Events And Activities

FOTSI shoe drive continues

FOTSI is once again hosting a shoe drive to help the animals in our care! I would appreciate it if you would publish the press release below, on both your Facebook page and website! Thank you! F...

KidSight: Lions offer free eye screening for area children

Kidsight screenings underway: Vinton Lion Sue Thomas takes a snapshot of a preschooler's eyes at Vinton's Headstart early childhood center Sept. 12. The Lions Kids Sight team will conduct s...

Estate Planning Seminar Tonight, September 13

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One Night Showing of "The Anonymous People: Giving a Voice to People in Recovery

  An award-winning film about America's addiction epidemic will be shown Thursday, September 21st at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Whipple Auditorium. "The Anonymous People",...

FRIENDS OF CP LIBRARY SOCKS IT TO "EM

At its September 11 meeting Friends of the Center Point Library planned a "Socktober" project. Through the month of October Friends is asking for donations of new socks, in any size. The...

Pickleball: Vinton couple helps VPRD with new courts

City crews and volunteers add the second layer of Hesco barriers to a flood wall protecting VMEU buildings on Friday. Denny and Ann Williams unveiled the sign at the new pickleball courts Thursday. Denny and Ann Williams, Vinton residents who winter in Florida, learned to love pickleball during their past win...

Vinton American Legion to hold Fish Fry September 8

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, monthly Fish Fry is Friday, September 8th, from 5 to 7 pm. We will be servingFish Fillets, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Ad...

PEO Chapter MZ will meet

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, September 11, at home of Donna Sutton assisted by Jackie Schoettmer. Jo Schmidt will present the program....

Pollinator/pheasant habitat field day set for Sept. 14, in Norway

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Pheasants Forever will be hosting a pollinator and pheasant habitat Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., in Norway. ...

Health and Wellness Fair set for Sept. 30, in Belle Plaine

The next Benton County Health and Wellness Fair will take place in Belle Plaine, on Sept. 30, at the Belle Plaine Community Center. Sponsored by Virginia Gay Hospital, the event includes a variety ...