Party in the Park begins Thursday!

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

The 2017 Party in the Park Celebration will include all of the events that the weekend traditionally offers to children and adults. It all begins at 5 p.

Master Gardener training webcasts to be offered in Van Horne this summer

VINTON TODAY
June 19, 2017 12:00 am

The Iowa State University Master Gardener program will host three Growing Season webcasts this summer. Master Gardeners will gain educational hours while learning about urban tree selection, gardening with youth and landscaping for wildlife.

Party in Pink set for Friday, rain or shine

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2017 12:00 am

Party in Pink is fast approaching! Everything is set and we have ordered perfect weather for Friday night. Q and A: Does the race go on rain or shine? Yes, although we may delay for lightening.

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity to complete three exterior home repairs in five-day blitz in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton area event calls upon community volunteers to make an impact through exterior home repair projects Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH), in partnership with AmeriCorps NCCC, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Thrivent Financial, HACAP and the East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund, is set to host a five-day exterior painting and repair blitz through itsA Brush with Kindness(ABWK) program.

Brush With Kindness Blitz begins Monday: Volunteers sought for scraping on Friday

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2017 12:00 am

Habitat for Humanity's Brush with Kindness project is underway and having great success! Crews of volunteers and AmeriCorps workers have completed one project already and are nearing completion ontwo more locations.

Friends of 4-H to hold pie auction during Benton County Fair, July 12-16, 2017

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

Friends of 4-H is a committee that was created by the Benton County Extension Council in June of 2015. Its purpose is to fundraise and provide scholarships for the youth enrolled in Benton County 4-H.

Free ice cream for Red Cross blood donors, June 15

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

RED CROSS AND TOOTSIE'S are partnering to have a blood drive at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center on Thursday, June 15, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. All donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Tootsie's soft serve ice cream.

Breast Cancer Survivors

VINTON TODAY
June 7, 2017 12:00 am

  Wewill meet Monday, June 12 at5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation atWindsor Manorin the dining room. Meal cost is $7.Reservations not required.

Benton Co. Conservation plans full moon hike, annual golf tourney

VINTON TODAY
June 7, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton County Conservation invites area residents to participate in two events this weekend. First, on Friday, June 9, a Full Moon Hike willbegin at 8 p.

Benton County Conservation announces River Raiders program for grades 6-8

VINTON TODAY
June 7, 2017 12:00 am