Events And Activities

VFW Auxiliary plans Holiday Open House Nov. 9

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8884 of Vinton is hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday-November 9th, 2013 from 9 am-3pm. Everyone can do their Christmas shopping with the Vendors we have com...

Central Lutheran School Fall Brunch, Oct. 27

Sunday, October 27th Central Lutheran School is having a Fall Brunch from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   Be sure to bring your appetite for all the great food - pancakes, eggs, ham and sausage, r...

Garrison's Haunted: Annual fund-raiser to begin Oct. 18

‘Garrison’s Haunted’ is back for a night of frights and ready to rain more terror on those who dare to cross its threshold than ever before. The annual event is a production by t...

Shellsburg PTO Carnival set for Saturday, Oct. 12

The Shellsburg PTO will be hosting the 2nd Annual Fall Carnival on Oct 12th from 2-4 at Shellsburg Elementary. The event will include: Face Painting, Games, Balloon Artist, Prizes, Cotton Cand...

PEO MZ, HG Chapters to meet Oct. 14

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., Oct. 14 at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat Floyd assisted by Brenda Hackbarth.  Our Official  Visitor will attend. PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, October 14...

Vinton-Shellsburg Golf Outing to support V-S boys and girls teams

There will be a golf outing to support the V-S boys and girls teams. It is a four person 9 hole best shot to be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg at 10:00 a.m...

Emerald Ash Borer: It's in Iowa, now what? November 7 meeting

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Tri-State Heating Symposium set for Oct. 24

FREEPORT, Ill.  – With colder weather approaching, individuals and businesses may wonder how they’ll find room in their budget to pay for heating costs. And although natural gas i...

Fire Prevention Week: VFD breakfast Oct. 13

The annual Vinton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast is Sunday October 13th from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and preschoolers get in free. Same menu as always; pancakes, eggs and sausage. W...

Naturalists offer dutch oven cooking session, Oct. 12

Learn the fine art of Dutch Oven Cooking, Saturday Oct 12, at the Benton County Nature Center, from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register by Oct. 10; cost is $5 per person. Naturalists Karen and Aaron w...