First Christian Church VBS starts Aug. 6

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2012 4:21 pm

  This year's VBS theme at First Christian Church is "Son Surf Beach Bash."   Date: August 6-10 from 5:30-7:30 p.

Flower Show Benton County Fair

FRAN STUECK
July 23, 2012 1:58 am

  It is that time again the Benton County Fair open class Flower Show! I've ordered cooler weather! Everyone received a fair book containing the open class departments in the mail the end of June.

EASTERN IOWA WINE PREPARING FOR WINE COMPETITION

MARTIN BLIND, EASTERN IOWA WINE CLUB
July 21, 2012 10:20 am

  Benton County Fair Hosts Fourth Annual Amateur Winemaking Contest The Eastern Iowa Wine Club and Benton County Fair have once again teamed up to host the fourth annual amateur winemaking competition on July 26, 2012 at the county fair in Vinton, Iowa.

Benton County Fair – Eastern Iowa Wine Club Amateur Wine Maker Competition Rules

MARTIN BLIND, EASTERN IOWA WINE CLUB
July 21, 2012 10:20 am

  1. No Entry Fee. 2. Contest is open to any amateur home winemaker. No wine exhibited may have been made by a professional 
commercial winemaker or by any commercial winery.

Livestock and Crop Options during Drought

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 20, 2012 4:48 pm

  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 and Outreach program Thursday, August 2nd to learn more about options available to them.

Cookout Contest planned at the Benton County Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 20, 2012 12:01 am

  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 expert chef to participate; you just need to enjoy cooking outdoors with quality Iowa meat.

VSHS football player-family hog roast set for July 29

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2012 2:58 pm

  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.

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

NANCY BECKMAN
July 18, 2012 8:48 am

  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 Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the Little House books, is on the list of attendees for the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School reunion.

Third Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 25

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2012 8:38 am

  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.

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

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 16, 2012 1:38 pm

  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 annual 'Kids Triathlon.