Events And Activities
Free College Information Sessions Planned
Undecided students in Benton county can get started
Kirkwood’s locations are planning free summer information sessions aimed at helping undecided students. Sessions are planned in Benton...
July 4 pool party; admission just 50¢ per person!
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department invites you and your family to come celebrate with us at the 4th of July Pool Party at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool! This party will feature ...
CP Historical Society plans trip to Civil War exhibit at Hoover Museum
The Center Point Historical Society is organizing a field trip to see a special exhibit about Iowa in the Civil War at the Hoover Museum in West Branch on July 20.
Plans were finalized at the ...
PEO Chapter MZ to meet July 8
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., July 8, at 1:30 PM at the home of Joan Hyde assisted by Barb Fuchs. Karen Schlue will present the program. ...
Free youth soccer camp set for July 15-18
The Free Youth Soccer Camp is being offered again this year, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Vinton.
The camp, open to ages 4-12, takes place July 15-18, from 6-8 pm.
All youth must ha...
Severe weather event planned; 200 weather radios offered to area residents
In observance of the July 11, 2011 windstorm that devastated the City of Vinton and neighboring communities, the City of Vinton will be hosting a severe weather awareness event on Saturday, July 1...
Benton County Conservation Atlatl and Archery
July 6th ~ Hunting the Woolly Mammoth ~ 10:00
A.M. ~ Rodgers Park ~ Come join naturalist Aaron Askelson as we explore how the people of the ice age would have hunted the mega fauna o...
Garrison citizens plan Fun Day for July 13
Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 13. This event is also the community’s annual celebration. Like last ...
Iowa State Fair Names New Foods Finalists
"Happiness Is" new food at the Iowa State Fair! Eight concessionaires submitted tasty treats in the new foods contest to vie for a finalist title. Fairgoers can try these offerings along...
Bake Sale Benefit Friday at VGH Cafeteria
Bake Sale: Tomorrow, Fri., June 28 at Virginia Gay Hospital Cafeteria. 11:00-1:00 pm.
Proceeds go toward the Heart Association Heart Walk for Olivia Spencer. Olivia was born with...