There will be a 5K run to support the Union School District After Prom for all those interested runners. It's called the Spooky Sprint to be held in Dysart on Sunday, October 30th at 3:00 p.

     Organizers are setting up bus routes and arranging rides for area students to attend The fifth annual Fields of Faith event at Union High School, which takes place at 7 p.

  Vinton Tourism Committee meeting, will be held Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 AM at 415 A Avenue (Iowa Land Management office).

  High Tech Girlz Day Spotlights Careers for High School Girls, Oct. 21
   As the demand for jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to grow, Kirkwood Community College continues introducing these careers to area high school girls.

  Mark your calendars and get your tickets because on Saturday, October 8th the Knights of Columbus will host Vinton’s Annual Harvest Ball.

   The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter, along with the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation, will be teaming up on Friday October 7, 2011 for a Tailgate Party!  It will be held at north end of the high school parking lot beginning at 3:30 p.

  On Saturday October 22, the Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will hold its 7th Annual fund raising banquet at the Vinton Country Club.

     The Vinton Fireman’s Association will host their annual Fire Prevention Week Pancake Breakfast on Sunday October 16, 2011 at the Vinton Fire Station.

  Vinton Unlimited is partnering with local businesses once again to create an experience for Mothers and Daughters they will remember for a lifetime! Join us in Vinton, Iowa on October 22nd and 23rd for a fantastic weekend to pamper yourself and those who have held with you "Through it all"!   Wine tasting, great shopping, seminars, music in the streets, and so much more to make sure you and your girlfriends have a fantastic weekend away from the hustle and bustle.

  LARSON CONTRUCTION TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR GIBBS FAMILY AT NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS IN WATERLOO, IOWA Rock Legend Bret Michaels to support the Effort with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” traveled to West Union, Iowa, to surprise the Audrey Gibbs and her six children with a door knock that changed their lives.