Events And Activities

\'Ask The Expert\' to be at the Benton County Fair July 25-27

“ASK THE EXPERT” TO BE AT THE IOWA STATE EXTENSION AND OUTREACH BOOTH AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR on July 25, 26 and 27. The Benton County Extension Council is pleased to announce tha...

Extreme Outdoors: Area residents invited to zip line tour

We invite families to get off the couch, put away the electronic games and get out and experience these adrenaline filled opportunities to experience the Iowa Outdoors in ways you may not have tri...

Gardening Webinar Series 'Moisture Extremes in the Landscape' Begins Aug 13

The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer garden webinars to be hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Because weather patterns over the past coup...

V-S softball alumni invited play in August event

A Vinton-Shellsburg alumni softball game is scheduled for Friday, August 9th at 7pm. Cost is $20 to play and includes an alumni softball t-shirt. Waivers and money will be turned in and signe...

Farm transition planning training offered to Iowa women

Creating a transition plan to make sure a farm continues as a productive business can be challenging. Farm women can learn how to plan a successful farm transition in a five-session course offered...

Vinton Community Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels, this Saturday

Here's your chance to catch up with fellow Vinton residents and catch a baseball game at the annual "Vinton Community Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels." The Kernels will take o...

29th annual Vinton Cruise set for July 20

Hundreds of classic and antique car lovers from eastern Iowa and beyond will join Vinton vehicle owners in bringing their rides downtown for the 29th Annual Cruise on Saturday, July 20.  ...

Memorial ride for slain girls to make Vinton stop Saturday

Rick Zimpher and the staff of Ron-Da-Voo in Vinton are preparing to welcome up to 500 motorcycle rider and automobile drivers to Vinton on Saturday, July 13.  The riders will be participat...

Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa to meet

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on July 9th at the Tama County Extension Office at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will include – Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; By-Laws; P...

Plan a weekend at the Pool July 12-13

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is offering a number of events on July 12th & 13th to keep your family busy!   The 'Lei-zy Days of Summer Luau Pool Party' wi...