Events And Activities
Teddi Newton to celebrate retirement from Regions Thursday
After 28 years and more than four months, Teddi Newton will retire on Thursday from Regions Bank. There will be an open house during business hours (beginning at 9 a.m.) on Thursday, May 31. Every...
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet June 5
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, June 5 at Windsor Manor in the dining room for dinner; the meeting will follow. Free will donations accepted for dinner. Please call for ...
\'Dream Big:\' Summer Reading Progam begins at Vinton library
Ronald McDonald is coming to Vinton. The garbage lady too. Animals from Blank Park Zoo, as well. And magic. And balloons. And even polka.
Each year, more than 400 students sign up for the Vinto...
RAGBRAI: Coming to Vinton; not just through our town
To. Not Just Through.
Vinton is preparing for RAGBRAI (July 28, when the riders come through Vinton during the middle of the day; see an earlier story HERE)
On the surface, you m... New Viking football coach to speak to parents, community tonight
Parents and community members are invited to meet new Viking head football coach Jim Womochil tonight, Monday, May 21.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the high school auditorium. ...
River RATS continue to plan for Aug. 11 clean-up
In just under 3 months, the Cedar River will be host to an assortment of organized volunteers that will gather for the 5th annual Cedar River clean up project.
The 2012 clean up wil... Buchanan Co. pasture walk to focus on watering system
Pasture improvement and rotational grazing are key topics for many beef and dairy producers, but one of the big challenges becomes subdivision, fencing, and watering systems. ...
Tree Day in Vinton; after ceremony, volunteers will plant many on Saturday
A large community tree planting effort will take place in Vinton on Saturday morning, beginning at the Vinton Library.
Volunteers will gather at the Library at 8 a.m.for a brief ceremony. ...
Central Lutheran School Offering Summer Camps
Central Lutheran School (Newhall) will offer several camp opportunities this summer for children of all ages. Registration is open to the public.
Mike and Dawn Embr...
Hannen Lake water quality meeting set for May 24
Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Hannen Lake in Benton County can attend a meeting Thursday, May 24. Citizens are encouraged to bring their qu...