Events And Activities

Benefit for Etten family planned for April 13

Spencer Etten recently passed away from cancer and they will be having a Cancer Benefit event Sunday, April 13th to help pay his medical expenses.  It will be held at the Shellsburg Legion Ha...

Support Post Prom with a visit to City Lite Yogurt

City Lite Yogurt is donating 10% of sales to the Post Prom committee on Saturday, April 12. Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with a sweet yogurt treat that supports the upcoming 2014 Post Pr...

Trees Forever offers Trails Enhancement Workshop

Click to view flyer  Learn what resources are available for Benton County   Vinton, Iowa —Trail enthusiasts and community leaders looking to enhance and improve the...

Griled Pork Loin Supper Fundraiser for Brandon First Responders

The Brandon First Responders, will hold a Grilled Pork Loin Supper on Saturday April 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Brandon Area Community Center. Adults: $8.00 5-12 years $6.00 ...

Lions Club to hold Scrap Metal Fundraiser May 10

Vinton Lions Rick Ohrt (at left) and Rob Levis prepare for the Lions’ May 10 scrap metal fundraiser   Got scrap metal to dispose of? Want to avoid landfill fees? Area residents are invited to clean up, recycle and contribute to community projects by donating...

VAMA announces Holy Week service schedule

The Vinton Area Ministerial Association has announced the following Holy Week service schedule:   Monday, April 14          7:00am     Bethlehem Lut...

Lutheran Home Communities Soup & Sandwich lunch Friday April 4th

Don't forget... the Lutheran Home Communities Soup & Sandwich lunch will take place on Friday April 4th at the US Bank Community Room from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please join them for Jus...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 14

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 14, at 1:30 PM at the home of Kae Santman assisted by Dorla Hilmer.  The program will be presented by Jane LaGrange.  Meet at 1:00 to carpool....

Extension plans 10th annal Garden Extravaganza May 10

Come grow your gardens with new plants from the 10th annual Benton County ISU Extension Master Gardeners "Garden Extravaganza" Saturday, May 10, at Atkins School, Atkins. The school is l...

Vinton Fire Department plans Friday fish fry

After taking a year off from the annual fish fry last year while preparing for the 2013 state IFA convention. the Vinton Fire Department will resume its annual fish fry this Friday evening. ...