Events And Activities

Livestock and Crop Options during Drought

  Livestock and Crop Options during Drought Eastern Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension...

Cookout Contest planned at the Benton County Fair

  An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Benton County Farm Bureau. Contest coordinator, Bill Newton says, “You don't have to be an expe...

VSHS football player-family hog roast set for July 29

  Vinton-Shellsburg football players and students in grades 9-12 who are interested in football are invited to a hog roast on Sunday, July 29.  What: Player/Parent Family Hog Roa...

Meet Mary Ingalls: Historic lessons to be offered July 28, at IBSSS

  The noted Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School graduate, Mary Ingalls, plans to attend the IBSSS reunion on July 28, 2012. That’s right, Mary Ingalls, sister to Laura Inga...

Third Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 25

  The 3rd Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride will take place Aug. 25 (the same Saturday as Boomtown). The event begins at 11 a.m., with sign-up at the RonDaVoo. Cost is $15 per perso...

VPRD plans Kids Triathlon; co-ed adult softball registration begins

  VPRD has some upcoming events that give you opportunity to stay active during this long, hot stretch of summer! On the morning of Saturday, July 28th, VPRD will be hosting its 3rd ...

VPRD Cardboard Boat Race set for July 28

  On Saturday, July 28th, VPRD will be hosting its Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool. Boats must be made entirely out of cardboard and duct tape and is eligible t...

PEO MZ to meet July 23

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Mon., July 23, at the home of Marilyn Mehlhaus assisted by Brenda Hackbarth.  The program will be presented by Freida Davis.  Meet at 1:00 to carpo...

PJ party canceled: Ronald McDonald to visit library July 25

The Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program is winding down. The  next big event is the Ron Erdman comedy show at the Skate Center at 10 a.m. next Thursday, July 19. Ronald McDonald will...

American Legion Fish Fry TONIGHT-Friday July 13 4-7pm

The American Legion will hold a Fish Fry, tonight,  Friday, July 13, beginning at 4 pm until 7pm at theLegion Hall located on R Ave. ...