Lutheran Home to hold annual Ice Cream Social August 2

LISA ELWICK, VLHC
July 15, 2015 12:35 pm

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 crafts, games, music and more.

Mission Provides Over 144,000 Bottles for Free Clinic

REV. JESSICA CRANE-MUNOZ
July 15, 2015 12:15 pm

 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.

Weed Week: Extension to offer series of meetings on herbicides

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 15, 2015 10:37 am

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

Shellsburg Backdraft 5K set for Saturday

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2015 8:02 am

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.

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

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
July 13, 2015 11:37 am

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).

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

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2015 10:58 am

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.

PEO MZ to meet July 13

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2015 12:12 pm

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

Concert series to include Zachary Freedom, Strait Run

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 9, 2015 9:29 am

Vinton Unlimited is sponsoring two summer concerts on Thursday nights. We invite all residents to visit the Farmers Market at the depot, shop downtown and then come to the park for music and relaxation.

Softball tourney benefit set for Deanne Halstead, July 11

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2015 10:41 pm

Deanne Halstead was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery several weeks ago. She will now need to go through chemotherapy.   Her family is sponsoring a fundraiser/softball tournament on Saturday July 11 at the Vinton Lions Field between 11:00-2:00.

Farm Credit Services to help at Garrison farm safety event

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2015 7:22 pm

Attendees of the 3rd Annual Kid’s Health & Safety Fair will learn about farm safety starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Ally Schultes, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) outreach coordinator, will talk about ATV and tractor safety.