Events And Activities

Truth About Marijuana event set for Oct. 8, in Vinton

The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition presents "The Truth about Marijuana" featuring Dr. Christian Thurstone. The event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Tilford Elementary. Regi...

Homecoming parade tonight; Hall of Fame induction Friday

The annual Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade takes place tonight. It begins at 6:30 p.m. near Farmers Bank. The route then leads along 4th Street to Second Avenue, then to the high school footbal...

Isle of Iowa Head Club to raise money for E. Iowa Honor Flight, Oct. 12

“Party with a Purpose.” This pretty much describes Island Fever 2013, and the Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club. This group is more than just a bunch of Jimmy Buffet fanatics and lovers of...

Vinton Women's Club fall banquet set for Sept. 17

Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock will be the speaker during the Vinton Women's Club Fall Banquet fund-raiser. The event takes place Tuesday, Sept 17, at Trinity Luth...

Windsor Manor to celebrate National Assisted Living Week with tour

Windsor Manor at Vinton will celebrate National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14, 2013) by opening the doors of its communities, and the hearts of its staff and team members, as an invitation ...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Golf Tournament set for Sept. 28

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 28th. This is an 18-hole tournament that costs $50.00 per team. This includes green fees, flig...

PEO HG to meet Sept. 14

PEO Chapter HG will meet on September 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM at the home of Connie Ogier. Please bring a favorite fall decorating item or idea. Also note the change in date. ...

Free Seminar this THURSDAY with Jim Garnett

A fun-filled seminar packed with great ideas about discipline and self-esteem…. “My four year old son and my six year old daughter don’t interrupt me on the ...

Better Tomorrows board to meet Sept. 4

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on September 4th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m.  Topics of discussion will be Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; Appointment Transi...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Sept. 9

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, Sept. 9, at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat DeKlotz assisted by Marilyn Mehlhaus.  Donna Sutton will present the program.  Meet at 1:00 to car pool....