Events And Activities
5th Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride, Harley raffle set for Aug. 16
The 5th Annual Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Benefit Ride rolls into town on Saturday, August 16th! Starting with registration at the Ron da Voo at 10 a.m., and covering approxima...
Garrison Fun Day set for July 12
Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 12. This event is also the community’s annual celebration. Activities ... Shellsburg Firemen\'s Auxiliary 5K set for July 19
The second annual Shellsburg Firemen’s Auxiliary Backdraft 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8 a.m. July 19, at Shellsburg Park. Registration fee is $20 before July 1 and $25 after.
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Party in the Park/G.o.V.S. Announces 2014 Dunk Tank Victims
The line-up is set for another splashing successful Dunk Tank at this year’s Party in the Park. The dunk tank will be run by G.o.V.S. and they have got a great list of char...
30th Annual Vinton Cruise set for July 19
T-shirts available at Nick's TV and Theisen's indicate that Vinton car lovers are preparing for the 30th Annual Vinton Cruise.
The event will take place Saturday, July 19, at the tradit... Block party! First of season set for tonight, downtown
The first Block Party of 2014 is coming up fast! Grab your Family & Friends tonight, Thursday, June 19th from 5-8 p.m. and join in the fun on the 100 Block of West 4th Street.&nb...
Extension plans two Stockman & Stewardship workshops
Two Stockman & Stewardship workshops featuring Dr. Ron Gill from Texas, will be held in eastern Iowa June 25. The Stockman & Stewardship sessions teach cattle handling methods ...
Red Cross Blood Drive set for June 19, in Vinton
The Vinton Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday, June 19, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center. Appointments can be made by calling Kristie at 472-4292. Wa...
Free Adventure Camp planned at Rodgers Park, July 4-5
A free Lewis & Clark Hunting, Fishing and Survival Camp for students in grades 3-6 is planned for July 4-5 at Rodgers Park. We ask that all non-campers register with Benton County Conservation...
Farm to School: BDG to look for ways to bring local produce to lunch rooms
The Benton county economic development Board (BDG) announced it will hold an informational meeting on the Farm to School Program June 24th, 7: 00pm at the US Bank meeting Room in Vinton.
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