Events And Activities

Windstorm Tree Care Workshop Tuesday afternoon AND evening

 Homeowners who want to get advice about how to replace trees destroyed by the storm or how to repair storm-damaged trees are invited to a meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Vinton-Shellsb...

\'Haunted Trails to you....\'

Make plans now to enjoy a fall evening under the stars with your friends while taking a trip down the Haunted Trail at Rodger's Park. This years event event will be held Friday, September 3...

SNL Kickoff at Blessed Hope this Sunday

Beginning at 6 p.m. Blessed Hope will kick off the music season with music provided by local musicians and singers. Sunday Night Live is a time to gather, relax, and enjoy a time of fellowship ...

Midwest Harvest Ministries to hold Conference

Midwest Harvest Ministries will be holding events this weekend, September 16th and 17th, at the Wings of Hope Stables 3223 Brandon Diagonal Blvd. in Brandon. Events include worship in music and...

Benton County Fair will be held a week later in 2012

  The Benton County Fair will be held one week later next year from July 25th - July 29, 2012. The same carnival "Sam's Amusements will be entertaining.   ...

Teacher Quality Committee Agenda for September 13

7:15 a.m., Central Office, 1502 C Ave., Vinton, IA 52349   1. Call To Order 2. Review 2010-2011 Expenditures 3. Review Budget 4. 2011-2012 Priority Areas 5. Set next me...

6th Annual Constitution Day Spotlights Rights, Responsibilities as Citizens

  Kirkwood Community College presents its sixth annual Constitution Day program on Friday, September 16, 2011, in celebration of the United States Constitution and its varied and diverse ...

College Fair Brings Nearly 100 Colleges Together

  Day and night sessions at Kirkwood to accommodate more participants On Wednesday, Sept. 21, a Kirkwood Community College recreation facility will be transformed into a “high...

9/11 memorial service to take place at the Courthouse 7 p.m. Sunday

Vinton area veterans will lead a 9/11 ceremony at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Benton County courthouse in Vinton. They will line up at the  new jail and march with the firemen pulling ...

9/11 Memorial service planned at Spencer\'s Grove

  Spencer's Grove Church, rural Walker, is holding a 9-11 Memorial Service on 9-11.  Attached is a flyer with the necessary information.    Please contact Sharon...