Events And Activities

Cardboard Boat Races return to Vinton, July 26

On Saturday, July 26, The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool. Boats must be made entirely out of cardbo...

Kids Triathlon set for July 26

On the morning of Saturday, July 26th, VPRD will be hosting its 5th annual 'Kids Triathlon.' The race is divided out by age divisions and gender. The 7-8 year olds will do a 50 meter swim, ...

Cross Country Camp set for VS runners

Below are the details about the upcoming Cross Country Camp: 2014 V-S CROSS COUNTRY  5-8th Grades Summer Running Camp July 29 & 31, August 5 & 7 (Tuesday &Thursday) Sess...

VBS at First Christian Church set for July 27-31

The First Christian Church Vacation Bible School, with the theme "Workshop of Wonders," will take place from July 27-31, at the church, at 1209 W. 13th Street, Vinton.  The even...

Challenge Run to Benefit the March of Dimes

  3.5k Mud Run happening July 19, near Cedar Rapids. Bloomsbury Farm will again be hosting a 3.5k Mud Run to benefit the March of Dimes, ...

Spazmatics, fireworks to return to Vinton Aug. 24

Vinton Parks and Recreation leaders are still finalizing the details, but the Party in the Park Spazmatics concert and fireworks that were postponed in June will take place Sunday, Aug. 24. Mor...

\'Love for Liv\' bake sale now under way at VGH

Olivia Spencer, with mom Kendra and brothers Thomas and Isaac, is selling cookies for the AHA. Today, Thursday July 10th is the Annual Love for Liv fundraiser at the VGH cafeteria boardroom.  It's from 11:30 to 1:30. Public welcome. All proceeds go to the American Heart Associa...

Vinton Night with the CR Kernels, July 18; free tickets for children, teens

Here is your chance to catch up with fellow Vinton residents and catch a baseball game at the annual "Vinton Community Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels." The Kernels will take on the Lak...

Free Youth Soccer camp set for July 14-17

The Free Youth Soccer Camp is being offered again this year; sponsored by First Baptist Church of Vinton. The event is open to ages 4-12 and takes place July 14-17, from 6-8 pm. All youth must h...

E.C.H.O. Ministries to host open house July 10

The public is invited to E.C.H.O. Ministries’ Open House this Thursday, July 10, 10 am-8pm, located at 109 W 4th (formerly Mahood’s Shoes). Refreshments will be served, with drawings f...