Events And Activities

Van Horne Announces Garage Sale weekend

VAN HORNE Will be hosting their Garage Sale weekend on Saturday May 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Some sales will be held on Friday evening 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

BC Historical Society to host Laura Ingalls Wilder presenter, April 27

VINTON—Experience the recently rejuvenated historic Horridge House and see Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life as Marie Tschopp, dressed in pioneer costume, shares stories from the life an...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 28th

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., April 28, 1:30 PM, at the home of Jackie Schoettmer assisted by Ann Jorgensen.  The program will be presented by Karen Schlue....

Easter Bunny to arrive at Riverside Park Saturday at 10 a.m.

The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held THIS Saturday, April 19th @ 10.00 a.m. at Riverside Park for ages 10 & under. The Easter Bunny will also be at this park, so bring your camera. In c...

For Mom and the CP Library: Garden party set for May 10

Do something nice for your mom and the Center Point Library the day before Mother’s Day—go to a garden party. The Center Point Library building fund committee is having a garden party ...

Iowa Wine Trail announces 10th anniversary event

(Marquette, IA).  Eight wineries over one weekend equals a “wine-derful” experience for lovers of locally crafted Iowa wines.  Celebrating their 10th anniversary, T...

Emerald Ash Borer meeting set for May 8

Title: Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting May 8th in Monticello   Emerald ash borer, that kills all species of ash trees, has been identified in nine counties in Iowa since last ...

VWC to name Woman of the Year on April 22

The Vinton Women's Club will honor the 2014 Woman of the Year at its spring dinner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The event takes palce at 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Country club. Call with res...

VSHS to host Wamac Art Fair; public viewing hours 2-5 on Tuesday

The public is invited to see the work of VS and other Wamac-West artists on Tuesday. Vinton-Shellsburg Schools have the honor of hosting this year's WaMaC Art Fair at the Braille School gymnasium in Vinton. See a few photos of student created artwork promoting the Art Fair HERE...

Rodgers Park Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow; Kiwanis event April 19

This year there will be the usual TWO Easter Egg Hunts, but they will be held on TWO different days! Ehlinger's/Rodgers Park Event The annual Easter Egg Hunt ...