Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Party in Pink set for Friday, rain or shine

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 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.

Free ice cream for Red Cross blood donors, June 15

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

  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 SWCD hosting first photo contest

The Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (Benton SWCD) will be hosting their first photo contest! The Benton SWCD, in partnership with the Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project, is looking for Benton County agricultural photographs.