Spring Garden Fair

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2010 8:03 am

A Spring Garden Fair will be held at the Urbana United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 8th, from 9 a.m. to 12. Demonstrations will be presented by Master Gardeners on the hour: 9:00 "Rain Barrels" 10:00 "Potting Plants" 11:00 "Raised Gardens" Hourly door prizes will be drawn, you must be present to win! Plants and seed will be for sale.

TTT to meet

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 30, 2010 7:59 am

Tuesday May 4th, at 7 p.m. in the home of Barb Beau, 1311 A Ave. Vinton.

Belgian Waffle and Sausage Dinner TONIGHT

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2010 7:59 am

...Friday, April 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Don Bosco Hall in Urbana. The event is sponsored by the Urbana Library Board. It will feature waffles, sausage, strawberries, syrups, all you can eat!  Carry out is also available.

Prom night preview

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2010 11:59 am

  This Friday, April 30th from 3:30 – 6:00pm, the Vinton Skate & Activity Center will be open to the public to see the incredible decorating done by the Prom Committee.

Vinton-Shellsburg Coaches Speak At Vinton Lions Club

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2010 11:24 am

    By Brian Larkin   The Vinton Lions Club held their regular Wednesday meeting at the Pizza Ranch. There were 46 members and 3 guests present.

Big Bud in the Neighborhood

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2010 9:58 am

Big Bud, "The World's Largest Farm Tractor" arrived in Independence at the Heartland Acres Agribition Center, in more than one piece, but he's there! Because of his size, the tires, Big Bud's tires were hauled in on a flat bed trailer, and then Big Bud is reassembled at the site.

It's a Dog-A-Fair May 8

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2010 8:22 am

On Saturday May 8, at the Benton County Fair Grounds from 10a.m.-2:00p.m. an event hosted by the Friends of the Shelter will be held. This is a  community event that brings different rescues or shelters together to share ideas, raise awareness of issues facing homeless pets, provide fundraising apportunities and a chance to show off your dog! The Pawticipating groups include: Vinton/Benton Co.

THE ARC GARAGE SALE

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2010 7:03 am

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.  Money raised goes to benefit people with physical and intellectual disabilities in Linn, Benton, Poweshiek counties.

Walk/Run for Life June 12 in Atkins; teams sought for ACS fund-raiser

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2010 9:16 am

The annual Benton County American Cancer Society Walk/Run for Life will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Atkins City Park. This event allows teams and individuals to walk or run on a one- or three-mile course through Atkins or on the Roundhouse Trail.

BEST OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION SPONSOR FOOD DRIVE FOR AREA FOOD PANTRY

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 27, 2010 8:55 am

Best of Iowa Community Credit Union is sponsoring a food drive for the area food pantry  through May 14. For every two canned goods/items donated, the credit union will make a $1 donation (up to a maximum of $500).