Events And Activities

Paranormal Group to present depot findings, Oct. 25

Come to the Ray House on Saturday, October 25 if you dare!!!   The Eastern Iowa Paranormal Group will be presenting their findings from overnight stays at the Ray House, Vinton Depot and ...

Vinton TTT Chapter to participate in Barns & Noble fund-raising event, Oct. 25

TTT will be hosting a Book Fair Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9am-7pm. Attached is a flyer about the fundraiser and free events. When a person says TTT at checkout for...

VPRD plans variety of Halloween events

Something is spooky in the air and we want to celebrate it! This weekend, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will play host to a number of frightenly-fun Halloween-themed events. - T...

'Crafted with Love' sale to raise funds for Gifts of Hope, Oct. 25

Windsor Manor will host the 6th Annual Crafted with Love Open House on Saturday, Oct. 25th from 1-4pm. The event includes local vendors selling arts and crafts, and a bake sale. Pro...

Reception to honor Pastor Bob Gaston\'s ordination

The public in invited to a reception honoring Pastor Bob Gaston of Harvest Christian Fellowship Church, Vinton. He was ordained into the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel on October 14,...

Earn a Ham Radio License in one day, class offered in Benton County

Earn a ham radio license in ONE DAY! Cost for the class is $99, and includes all books, materials, your FCC test, and your first ham radio! Email BentonCountyIowaHams@yahoo.com with your name,...

Meeting to offer information about 2014 Farm Bill, Nov. 19

Benton County, Iowa – Farmers and landowners will learn about the new programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (commonly referred to as the Farm Bill) at an informational meeting ...

College Planning meetings to be held at VSHS

In conjunction with the College Planning Center, VS-HS will host two seminars for upperclassmen on Monday, October 20:      *  6:30 p.m.:  J...

Reformation Breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church - Sunday October 26

Reformation Breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church - Sunday October 26 at 10:15-11:15am. Trinity's youth groups will host a breakfast in honor of Reformation Day! Menu items include french toast w...

VPRD Annual Fall Craft & Bake Sale November 1st

VPRD Annual Fall Craft & Bake Sale to be held November 1st at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center   Mark your calendar for this annual event that keeps getting bigger and bette...