5th and Final Flaughless 5K set for Oct. 15; registration under way now

4-H FOUNDATION
August 30, 2016 6:59 pm

Registration for the 5th and Final Flaughless 5K is under way. The annual run/walk in memory of Dan Flaugh will take place Saturday, Oct. 15. Organizer Georgia Meeker Sysouchanh has said this will be the last event.

Scouts to collect non-perishable food

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2016 12:00 am

Thousands of Scouts and volunteers representing the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will go door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items to assist those in need during the annual Scouting For Food Drive.

Cub Scouts Pack 47 sets Recruiting Night

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2016 12:00 am

Cub Scout Pack 47 in Vinton is holding their Fall Scouting Night on September 8th @ 6:00 pm at Riverside Park (round shelter). Join us for fun activities for boys and information about Scouting for parents.

Oak Grove Church to host Awana Clubs

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2016 12:00 am

Good parents . . . . . . . care about their children's physical, emotional and spiritual condition Good parents . . . . . . . often don't know where to start to care for the spiritual well-being of their child We help Good Parents by giving them a place to start to care about their child's spiritual life.

Breast Cancer Survivors Meeting

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2016 12:00 am

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

Annual Scouting for Food Drive

JAY LASH
August 25, 2016 12:36 pm

Thousands of Scouts and volunteers representing the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will go door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items to assist those in need during the annual Scouting For Food Drive.

6th Annual 'Bring the Noise 5K' August 27th

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2016 11:23 am

The 6th Annual “Bring the Noise 5K” to kick off Boomfest in Vinton, will be held on  Saturday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. Register online at www.

Garrison Visioning Committee to Present Final Conceptual Landscape Designs

TERESA MEYER
August 24, 2016 10:45 am

Residents of Garrison will have the opportunity to view the final conceptual landscape designs created through the Community Visioning Program, in which Garrison has been a participant since February.

Interactive traveling display to focus on Iowa Ag; opens in Vinton Aug. 26

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
August 21, 2016 8:24 am

The Benton County Historical Society is hosting a traveling, interactive exhibit from August 26-Sept.6 that is free and open to the public (donations of non-perishable items for the Mobile Food Pantry and Benton County Food Pantry will be accepted).

Cub Scouts Pack 47 sets recruiting night for Sept. 8

VINTON TODAY
August 20, 2016 2:15 am

Cub Scout Pack 47 in Vinton is holding their Fall Scouting Night on September 8th @ 6:00 pm at Riverside Park (round shelter).  Join us for fun activities for boys and information about Scouting for parents.