Benton County Republicans to host Congressional and Senate Candidates tonight

BETHANY GATES
May 9, 2014 9:54 am

The Benton County Republicans will hold their annual fundraiser tonight, Friday, May 9th, at the Newhall Legion located at 19 1st Avenue in Newhall.

Poppy Day coming May 15th

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 8, 2014 10:26 am

Every May, I look forward to it, Poppy Day.  From the times our kids were small, we've always taught them to have the utmost respect for our Veterans.

VSHS Jazz Band to perform at Courthouse, May 10

VINTON TODAY
May 6, 2014 11:54 am

On Saturday May 10, at 7:30 p.m., the VSHS award-winning Jazz Band will be performing on the courthouse lawn.  This is a free concert open to the public.

VPRD Events: Bike Safety Rodeo May 6; Hershey Track Meet May 10

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
May 5, 2014 6:46 pm

Two of popular Vinton Parks and Recreation events take place this week, with the Bike Safety Rodeo set for Tuesday, May 6; and the annual Hershey Track Meet on the calendar for May 10.

After 5 Club to meet on Tuesday May 13

SYLVIA SCHOONOVER
May 4, 2014 1:48 pm

Vinton After 5 Club will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 6:15 p.m. at the Fourth Street Diner 202 E, 4th St. will be featuring Melisia Gieger, a nurse.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Monday, May 12

JOANN SCHMIDT
May 4, 2014 1:48 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, May 12, 1:30, at the home of Dorla Hilmer assisted by Brenda Hackbarth.

Meeting set for May 7 on VS athletic track/turf project

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
May 1, 2014 10:31 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School activities department leaders and coaches are planning to hold an informational track/turf meeting on May 7th at 7 p.

VINTON GARDEN CLUB 31st ANNUAL PLANT AND BAKE SALE May 16

FRAN STUECK
May 1, 2014 1:24 am

The Vinton Garden Club annual plant sale is scheduled for Friday, May 16th, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in the open class building. The doors will open at 5:00 p.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet May 6

JANET WOODHOUSE
April 28, 2014 12:29 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.  Free will donation for the meal.

VFW LOYALTY DAY PROGRAM

JEANETTE HENRY
April 25, 2014 12:10 pm

Saturday-May 3rd,2014 1:00PM At Wesley United Methodist Church 516 2nd Ave Vinton, Iowa It will be held outside in front of church (bad weather it will move inside) Bring your lawn chairs EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND HOSTED BY SMITH-GEATER VFW & VFW LADIES AUXILIARY 8884   The U.