Events And Activities

Annual Christmas Parade Canceled

The annual kickoff to the Christmas season in Vinton scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020, has been CANCELED. The Patriotic Christmas Parade will NOT be held as planned. Because of the cance...

Santa to land at the Vinton Fire Department

We received word today of some good news and bad news. The bad news is the cancellation of the 13th Annual Veterans Patriotic Christmas Parade tomorrow (11/19) night.But the good news: Santa Claus ha...

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast this Saturday

The Shellsburg American Legion is doing Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and...

The Nature of Things Fall Newsletter

Click to view the Fall newsletter created by the Benton County Conservation Department. Full of fun information and activities for the kids as well as [upd]s of staff changes. The Benton Cou...

American Legion Tenderloin Supper Canceled

There will not be a Tenderloin Dinner at the Vinton American Legion this week. The Legion has made the decision to cancel the dinner scheduled for this Friday, November 13. Thank you for your und...

Early Arts Study Club to meet Monday, November 16

Updated: The group will not be meeting in November and will resume again in April 2021Early Arts Study Club will meet Monday, Nov.16, 2020, at 1:30 PM, at  Trinity Lutheran Church.  Please u...

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast every Saturday

The Shellsburg American Legion is doing Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and...

Miles for Meals Virtual 5K run/walk begins this Sunday

Miles for MealsVirtual 5K run/walkWhen: Anytime from November 8 -15 Where: AnywhereWhat: Run/Walk a 5KREGISTER HERE: Miles for MealsVirtual 5K run/walkWhen: Anytime from November 8 -15 Where: Anywher...

Annual Turkey Coloring Contest Deadline November 11

Vinton Parks and Recreation will hold their annual Turkey Coloring Contest.Children 3rd grade and younger who are residents in the Vinton/Shellsburg School District are welcome to enter. Deadline...

Be Merry, Be Bright, Make your House a Delight!

Get into the holiday spirit! Compete for citywide bragging rights as the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is conducting their 2nd Annual “Deck the House” contest. Register your home or bu...