Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth

MICHELLE THOMSEN, ISU
April 28, 2011 9:57 am

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2011 Iowa Crop Scouting Competitions.   The competitions will be held in late July/early August.  High school students (those completing grades 9?12) who have used the Scouting Curriculum from across Iowa are invited to compete and showcase their scouting abilities in corn and soybean fields.

Iowa State Fair Grandstand, Admission Tickets on Sale Saturday

VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2011 5:22 pm

  Tickets for the much-anticipated Iowa State Fair Grandstand shows go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets. The 2011 line-up is presented by U.

Handgun Safety Class being offered

TOM BOECKMANN
April 26, 2011 10:56 am

  A new law which went into effect on January 1, 2011 requires the Sheriff of each county to issue a permit to carry weapons to any person 21 years of age or older who is not addicted to alcohol, not likely to use a weapon unlawfully or in such a manner as would endanger the person’s self or others, is not a felon, and has not been convicted of a serious or aggravated misdemeanor in the past three years.

Help for Adults Transitioning to College Life

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 26, 2011 10:56 am

  Kirkwood Admissions office hosts New Adult Learner Welcome Day, May 4; 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.

Brandon First Responder's to hold Pork Loin Supper

KELLY THOMAS
April 26, 2011 6:19 am

Brandon First Responder's will hold a Grilled Pork Loin Supper, April 30, 2011 from 4-8pm at the Brandon Community Center.  Adults $7.00   5-12 yrs.

Master Gardeners plan May 14 Extravaganza

VINTON TODAY
April 24, 2011 10:11 pm

       On your shoes or under your fingernails, it is dirt. In a gardener’s hands, it is soil. Iowa gardeners are anxiously awaiting the chance to get their hands into that soil, and the Benton County Master Gardeners are here to help.

Easter Egg Hunts Saturday at Riverside and Rodger's Parks

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2011 12:28 pm

     Tomorrow, Saturday April 23, at 10 a.m. the Easter Bunny will be coming to Riverside Park to help the Vinton Kiwanis Club with their annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Boomtown plans underway

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 21, 2011 11:44 am

Here is a couple links to watch as Boomtown plans are being made. The event will be held in August this year, a bit earlier than previously held. Dates for the event are August 26-27th.

PEO Chapter HG will meet

CONNIE OGIER
April 21, 2011 10:17 am

  PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, April 25th at 7:30 p.m.             at the home of Wineva Pederson.

Final Holy Week service set for tomorrow at noon

KAREN LARSON, VAMA
April 21, 2011 10:16 am

       The Vinton Area Ministerial Association (VAMA) invites the public to attend the final ecumenical worship service for the week leading up to Easter.