Rare Book Showcase to include reading by former IBSSS student of Ingalls era braille Bible

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2017 12:00 am

Rare Book Showcase on August 10th in Cedar Rapids Lovers of old books and good stories are invited to a Rare Book Showcase where six special and rare books from around the Iowa Valley region will be shared.

Art in the Park Festival to include community collage, music, demonstrations

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2017 12:00 am

The members of the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts are busy organizing the 4th Annual Art in the Park Festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 9, at Celebration Park (or at the Vinton Fire Station in case of bad weather).

Belle Plaine Health and Wellness Fair set for September

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2017 12:00 am

The Health and Wellness Fair will feature information booths like this one presented by the imaging department at Virginia Gay Hospital. Monica Stark, Radiology Coordinator, is shown discussing the differences in breast tissue types.

Waterball, cruise to take place downtown this weekend

VINTON TODAY
July 21, 2017 12:00 am

Two unique events are coming to Vinton this weekend. On Friday, the Vinton Fire Department is hosting a waterball tournament for other departments throughout the area.

Vinton American Legion feeds the community to raise funds

VINTON TODAY
July 20, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be offeringa 6 oz Tenderloin on a Kaiser Bun with French Fries and Coleslaw for $8.00 on Thursday, July 27 from 5 to 7 p.

PEO Chapter MZ to Meet

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2017 12:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, July 24, at 1:30 at the home of Pat DeKlotz. Dorla Hilmer will present the program.Please meet at 1:00 to car pool.

Brandon Historical Society to Hold Ice Cream Social

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2017 12:00 am

The Brandon Historical Society will be holding a Ice Cream Social on Sunday July 23, 2017 at the Brandon City Park from 12:30 to 3:00 PM! Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! Menu includes hot dogs, walking tacos, and ICE CREAM! Yard games and live music will be the entertainment for the afternoon.

Color-A-Thon: Event to raise money for VSHS trip to D.C./NYC

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2017 12:00 am

Kailey Lazenby holds a poster inviting area residents to the Color-A-Thon. The Vinton-Shellsburg High School students who are planning their trip to Washington, D.

Breast Cancer survivors to meet July 10

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton Breast Cancer Survivors group will meet Monday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Windsor Manor. All survivors are invited.

Community Conversation:  How will current trends in education impact you, your children, your grandchildren and our schools?

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2017 12:00 am

ByErin Monaghan What are Educational Savings Accounts? How do school vouchers work? Is there a downside to school choice? How could all the proposed changes impact our public schools? Significant changes have been made to school funding and many more changes have been proposed at both the state and federal level.