Events And Activities

Fair Communications Day judging event set for Saturday

While most judging for Fair projects begins Wednesday, the annual Communications Day judging takes place Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at VS High School. Participants have prepared a va...

Friends of 4-H plan first pie auction

The Benton County Extension Council is pleased to announce the formation of a new committee.  The BCIA (Benton County Iowa) FRIENDS OF 4-H fundraising committee.  The purpose of this comm...

Benton County Conservation canoe float set for Aug. 1

The Benton County Conservation Board invites river enthusiasts to a Cedar River Canoe Float from the Mt. Auburn boat ramp to the Dudgeon boat ramp on Saturday, Aug. 1. The ride begins at 9 a.m. an...

Lutheran Home to hold annual Ice Cream Social August 2

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Ice Cream Social on August 2nd from 2-4 p.m. at the Vinton Lutheran Home Communities. There will be homemade baked goods, a children's area with cr...

Mission Provides Over 144,000 Bottles for Free Clinic

 For over seven years, a small and dedicated group of women at the Vinton Presbyterian Church have been on a mission to support medical treatment for the poor. They do it in a small way t...

Weed Week: Extension to offer series of meetings on herbicides

 Farmers and agribusiness representatives will benefit from Weeds Week, a weeklong series of informational meetings focusing on herbicides and their effectiveness. The half-day sessions will ...

Shellsburg Backdraft 5K set for Saturday

The Shellsburg Fire Department Auxiliary's annual Backdraft 5K takes place this Saturday. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Shellsburg park. Registration fee is $25. Email Shellsburgfireaux@...

RC 'Warbirds' event to benefit Honor Flight; free admission

Warbirds Over Iowa, a remote-controlled air show sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks, take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18 (Rain date July 19). The event is a fund-raiser for the...

Urbana Big Day set for Aug. 22; parade entries wanted

Wanted: Parade Entries Urbana Big Days Aug 22,2015 If you are interested in joining us with your parade entry, Please call 319-443-2219 or email bmparb57@fmtcs.com to regis...

PEO MZ to meet July 13

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, July 13, to eat in Cedar Rapids.  Please meet at 10:00 AM to carpool....