Events And Activities

Dairy at Noon: Extension Service plans three webinars on calf management

Please mark your calendars for noon webinars on March 13, 20, and 27 and join the ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Team as they discuss issues surrounding calf management and feeding systems. ...

PDPW transition cow workshops set for March 25-26

JUNEAU, WIS. – The most significant time in a dairy cow’s milk production cycle is the weeks leading up to, and following, the birth of a calf. Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsi...

VPRD invites bowlers to 9-pin adult tournament

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again excited about hosting another 9 Pin Adult Bowling Tournament at the great Berry’s Lanes. This Saturday, February 15th will be the a...

March 8 Penguins Comedy Club event to help VS Post Prom

Laugh it up for a good cause! Back by popular demand, the 2014 Post Prom committee is pleased to partner with Penguin’s Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids to offer tickets for an evening of adul...

Better Tomorrows Board to meet Feb. 12, in Vinton

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on February 12th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m.  Topics of discussion will be Financials, Co-Director Reports, Site Visit Form Review; ...

Old Creamery Nature Trail volunteers to meet

The Old Creamery Nature Trail volunteers will be meeting on Tuesday February 11 at 6:00 pm at the Benton County Nature Center, 5718 20th Avenue Drive, Vinton (near Rogers Park). The main topic of d...

Winter Gardening Fair Scheduled

Kirkwood Community College, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Linn County Master Gardeners have teamed up to offer a daylong, gardening education event. The Winter Gardening Fa...

PEO MZ to meet Feb. 10

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., February 10, at 1:30 PM. at the home of Marilyn Mehlhaus assisted by Frieda Davis.  Remember to bring a favorite recipe to share.  Please meet at 1:00 to c...

Bereavement support group to meet Feb. 6

The bereavement support group "Meet and Eat" will meet Thursday February 6, 2014 at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton.  Anyone greiving a loss is welcome.  For information phon...

Relay for Life set for June 13 in Van Horne

Cancer knows no time. That's why cancer fighters will walk around the track in the battle against this disease on June 13 during the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton C...