Events And Activities

Viking Blowout set for Friday; to include volleyball scrimmage this year

With the new school year comes the excitement of another fall sports season.  Come out Friday night for the annual Fall Sports Blowout and get a sneak preview of our volleyball and f...

Flea Market September 6 & 7, during IFA convention

There will be a Flea Market September 6 & 7, 2013 at 1002 E. 10th Street, Vinton, IA 52349 from 9-4 each day. The site is an open field, with no electricity. The Iowa Firemen's Conv...

Annual VS Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 24

Special Olympics Benefit Ride: Vinton native John Larkin rides last year with cyclist Mike Kramer Vroom! comes before Boom! Saturday, August 24th as the 4th Annual Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Benefit ride rolls into town. Starting at the Ron da Voo and covering approximately 130 m...

Kiwanis again plan \'Bring the Noise\' 5K event; set for Aug. 24

Vinton Noon Kiwanis is pleased to partner with Vinton Unlimited and Boomfest to host the third annual "Bring the Noise 5K Walk/Run." The event takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24,...

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT ORIENTATION AND FLIGHT SCHEDULE

The next Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will depart from Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013.     This flight will again be a mix of World War II and Korean Veterans.  ...

Pool in final week; Doggie Dip set for Aug. 18

The Vinton Community Swimming pool is now in its final week so be sure to stop by to take one last dip before the summer comes to an end. We will be on our regular pool hour schedule all the way t...

IFA Craft Show set for Sept. 7 during Iowa Firefighter's Convention

    The Annual Iowa Firefighter's convention will be held this year at the Vinton Fire Station. Over 20 crafters from across the state! Items incl...

Salsa Contest (cooking, not dancing)! Contestants invited to Aug. 15 event

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department Farmer’s market season will once again host the annual Salsa Contest. The contest will be held at the August 15th market but all interested peopl...

SWEET (corn) Fundraiser last day!

Blessed Hope would like to thank the community for their support is the sweet corn fundraiser.  The Blessed Hope Missions group, will be offering their last round of sweet corn TODAY at Hu...

CP Historical Society plans Cemetery Walk for Aug. 25

The Center Point Historical Society's third annual Cemetery Walk, will take place Aug. 25, beginning at 4 p.m.,  at the Center Point Cemetery. Admission--$6. In case of rain, it will be a...