Landowners Invited to Attend Backyard Forest Field Day

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 18, 2013 9:00 pm

Trees Forever and Iowa DNR Hosting Event at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha Whether you call it your backyard forest, your woodland, or your grove, landowners interested in learning more about the care, maintenance, and maximizing the benefits of your backyard forest are encouraged to attend an upcoming field day being sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trees Forever.

Old Fashioned Community Service this Sunday at Spencer's Grove Church

KAREN BAHR
June 18, 2013 1:19 pm

Come spend an afternoon in the old country church at Spencer's Grove Church is located at 3223 51st. St., Walker, IA on Highway D-62, 4 miles west of Walker.

Brush with Kindness: Project volunteers needed June 22, 29

TRICIA FLOYD
June 17, 2013 2:54 am

A Habitat for Humanity ABWK (A Brush With Kindness) project at 2766 56th Street Drive northeast of Vinton has begun. The time frame is 8 am - 3 pm.

FEMA Corps members to graduate; ceremony set for 3 p.m. today

NCCC FEMA CORPS
June 13, 2013 10:59 am

The first class of NCCC-FEMA Corps members graduate today at 3 p.m. at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. There is a meet and greet with teams from 2-3 p.

Block Party at Hummel Park Thursday night

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
June 13, 2013 2:50 am

Vinton Unlimited Block Party! Tonight Thursday, June 13th 5-8pm at Hummel Park (at intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street, across the street from McDowell's).

Corndog Kickoff: The Grandest Show Around

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2013 12:26 pm

It's sure to be the "Grandest Show Around," as the Blue Ribbon Foundation plays host to the seventeenth annual Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party on Saturday, July 13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

State Fair Express Offers Convenient Ride to Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2013 12:07 pm

The Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines have partnered to provide round trip transportation to the Fair from 41 locations throughout the state. The convenient and affordable State Fair Express will offer motor coach service during the Iowa State Fair August 8-18.

Dads swim for free at pool on Sunday

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 12, 2013 10:59 am

Nothing says bonding opportunity more than a dip in the pool with Dad on Father's Day. We are all so thankful for our dads. All dads swim for FREE this coming Sunday, June 16th from 1 PM - 5 PM at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool.

Dairy Week at Farmer's Market

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 11, 2013 11:38 am

Vinton Farmer's Market will e this Thursday, June 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rail Road Depot. This week is the annual Dairy Night..Here&

Class of 1973 to hold 40th reunion June 29

VINTON TODAY
June 11, 2013 2:03 am

The Washington High Class of 1973 will be having their reunion on June 29th. The weekend of Party in the Park. For more information contact Joyce Shellhart at jshellhart@juno.