New to Boomfest: Free Sweet Corn Festival Saturday downtown

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
August 22, 2013 7:59 am

FREE Sweet Corn will be served in front of Michael & Dowd and Clingman Pharmacy from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24! Be sure to bring the family for the entire day and stay for the sweet corn.

Vinton Women's Club plans annual Teachers Reception, Aug. 28

VINTON TODAY
August 20, 2013 10:48 pm

The vinton Womens Club, will host a Teachers Reception.   Wednesday August 28, 2013 from 3:30 P.m to 5:00 P.M. at the Ray House in Vinton located at 912 1st Ave.

Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day Camp Planned

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
August 20, 2013 12:46 pm

A farm safety day camp for any Benton County student in 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 21, 2013. The event will run from 8:30 a.

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

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 20, 2013 11:04 am

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 football teams.

Flea Market September 6 & 7, during IFA convention

VINTON TODAY
August 16, 2013 9:16 pm

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.

Annual VS Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 24

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2013 9:09 am

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 miles, the ride raises money to support local Special Olympics athletes from Vinton-Shellsburg, CPU and Benton Community school districts.

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

VINTON KIWANIS
August 14, 2013 10:01 am

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.

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT ORIENTATION AND FLIGHT SCHEDULE

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
August 14, 2013 12:21 am

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

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 13, 2013 1:46 pm

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 through Saturday, August 17th.

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

VINTON TODAY
August 13, 2013 9:31 am

    The Annual Iowa Firefighter's convention will be held this year at the Vinton Fire Station. Over 20 crafters from across the state! Items include Yard art, crocheted items, children's boutique items, American Girl Doll clothes, candles, lotions, Honey, jewelry, wood working, metal art and MORE! Open to the public with NO DOOR CHARGE!! The event takes place from 9 a.