The Vinton-Shellsburg Bowling team is ready to hit the lanes in November for their second year of bowling competitively.  We are kicking off the bowling season with our 2nd Annual 9 Pin Bowling tournament on November 1st.

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 Horridge House.

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.

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.

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.

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, 2014.

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.

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 conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and local USDA Farm Service Agency staff members.

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

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 with a toppings bar, pastries, fruit, and bacon! Come for the worship service at 9:00am, stay for breakfast immediately following, and bring a friend! Admission is free, though a free-will offering will be taken with proceeds going to support youth group events.