Events And Activities

Field day set for Aug. 28 near Nashua

ISU Extension Specialists emphasize crop production and management of a late maturing crop during the Annual Fall Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua. Th...

VS alumni softball game set for Friday evening; 20 former Vikettes to play

Vinton-Shellsburg assistant softballl coach Emily Grimm says nearly 20 players have signed up to play in the first-ever Vinton-Shellsburg alumni softball game. The event takes place t...

Children Helping Children: Lemonade Stand, Wed. August 7 from 10-11:30

Olivia Spencer There will be a lemonade stand at Joe and Jill Johnson's house (601 W. 18th St.) on WEDNESDAY, August 7th from 10:00-11:30.   Children will be selling lemonade and treats, with all pro...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet August 12

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., August 12, at 1:30 P.M. at the home of Jackie Schoettmer assisted by Pat DeKlotz.  Please note change of meeting place. The program will be given by Bonnie Rohl...

Attention, VS Class of 1993!

If you are a member of the class of 1993, or you are a family member with someone who graduated in 1993, please help us connect with all of our classmates! We are having a 20th year class reunio...

Evergreen Cemetery to host Flea Market/Garage Sale

Evergreen Cemetery will be holding a Flea Market/Garage Sale during the Firemen's Convention Sept. 6&7. If you would like to participate, you may setup on the 5th. Anyone wan...

Sweet (corn) fundraiser to support Missions work

Blessed Hope Missions group will be selling FRESH sweet corn on Monday, August 5th at approximately 9:00 A.M.     We will be located at the Hummel Park across from ...

Second Annual Flaughless 5K set for Sept. 21, at Riverside Park

The First Annual Flaughless 5K race, in honor of Vinton native Dan Flaugh, raised $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project.  The second annual 5K run/walk takes place Saturday, Sept. ...

River R.A.T.S. prepared for Saturday clean-up day, Ikes hog roast

The route is scouted, the Sponsors are stacking up, the supplies are ready, the menu is planned, the boats are being tarped, even Mother Nature is giving us her best this weekend! Join the Ceda...

PEO HG to meet Aug. 12

PEO Chapter HG will meet at the home of Dottie Anthony on Monday, August 12 at 7:30 PM. Pat Beatty will assist and Roxanne Ervin is in charge of the program....