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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; Program Reports; Co-Director Reports, Board/Staff Evaluations, Financial Report, Carryover, Board Member Elections, Contracts and FY ’14 Budget Approval.

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' will take place from 6-8 PM on Friday, July 12th.

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.

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 all kinds of games, competitions and prizes and will take place from 10 AM - Noon on Thursday, July 4th.

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.

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 of their time.