Events And Activities

Palace in the Park takes place July 8 with \'Mall Cop\' on outdoor screen

  Palace in the Park will be held Friday, July 8, at Riverside Park.  There will be games and activities for the whole family before the movie starts and it is all FREE.  The...

VGH & Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tourney & 5K Run

  Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.  All proceeds are to ben...

\"Bring The Noise\" helps to kick off Vinton\'s Boomtown

This year the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Group will be having a 5K walk/run to start off Boomfest, August 27th.  “Bring the Noise” 5K will take a similar route to the Party in the Park wa...

'Cross-Link' to meet Tuesday evenings

Cross-Link is a local community group that combines a discussion forum with interactive conversation over real-life issues.  If you've ever wondered, "Does God exist, where did he co...

Benefit Auction to preserve the Spencer Grove Church

On Saturday June 25, 10:30 AM, at the Spencer Grove Church, 4 Miles West of Walker, Iowa, there will be a Benefit Auction to Help Preserve this Historical Landmark. The Church has no...

VGH/Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tournament & 5k Run/Walk

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.  All proceeds are to benefit the Imagin...

Birthday open house for Jo Erickson

Jo Erickson will celebrate her 90ht birthday with an open house June 26. There will be an open house for Jo Erickson’s 90th birthday, Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at 2003 S. 1stAve. Vinton.  No gifts, please....

State Fair Express Offers Convenient Ride to Iowa State Fair

  The Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines have partnered to provide round trip transportation to the Fair from 46 locations throughout the state. The convenient and affordable State Fair E...

Remember to Nominate the Stars of the Show

  The deadline is quickly approaching for the 2011 Iowan of the Day Program. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is still looking for the stars of the show! Sponsored by ...

Horizons Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Vinton Office with Open House

  Horizons, A Family Service Alliance invites the public to an Anniversary Open House at 215 North K. Ave, Vinton.  The event will be held at the office from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday, J...