Great Seats Available for 2011 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2011 10:52 am

  Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events.

Fabric and Threads Offers State Fairgoers Hands-On Crafts

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2011 9:05 pm

  The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department. With a variety of crafts and sewing projects to participate in, Fairgoers are bound to find a hands-on activity they enjoy.

After the storm...GRAIN STORAGE & OTHER ISSUES

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
July 27, 2011 3:32 pm

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Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2011 12:32 pm

  New in 2011, Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair.

New Food and Fun at the 2011 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2011 11:55 am

  The Iowa State Fair will offer a smorgasbord of new attractions to try, taste and watch this year. New ticket options, Fair foods, attractions and special contests are available in addition to the many traditional Fair favorites.

Iowa State Fair's Free Stages Set to Thrill Audiences

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 5:08 pm

  The 2011 Iowa State Fair free entertainment lineup is filled with rising stars and perennial favorites. The Fair's five free stages, all free with gate admission, will feature hot acts from a wide array of music genres.

Help for Adults Transitioning to College Life

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 22, 2011 4:01 pm

  Kirkwood Admissions office hosts New Adult Learner Welcome Day, August 3; event designed to dispel myths about returning to college.   Kirkwood Community College will hold a reception for adults who are planning to return to college or start for the first time.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

JOANN SCHMIDT
July 20, 2011 3:49 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at the Benton County Nature Center by Rodger's Park on July 25 at 1:00 PM.

Legion Fish Fry changed; members to serve brats, hamburgers at Fareway Aug. 13

ROGER UTHOFF
July 19, 2011 5:56 pm

     The Vinton American Legion fish fry scheduled for August 12 has been canceled due to damage to the Legion Hall. Plan on attending the September 9 fish fry.

2nd Annual Kids Triathlon

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 18, 2011 11:47 am

  The Kids Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 30th.  Check-in begins at 7:15 and ends at 7:45 am.  The team and individual race will begin at 8 am.