All Day Alzheimer Awareness Event Sept. 30

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2016 12:00 am

The Vinton Lutheran Home, Windsor Manor, and Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab have come together to support a cause near and dear to all of our hearts. "In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness month we want to put on a fundraising event for our local community," stated Sarah Smith of the Vinton Lutheran Home.

Nothing Finer: 4th Street Diner Food Drive set for Oct. 15

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2016 12:00 am

Here is an interesting event for you, your organization or business to consider participating in to help our local 4th Street Diner senior meal center.

Final Vinton Lutheran Home Drive-Thru to raise funds for VPD K-9 unit

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2016 12:00 am

The popular Vinton Lutheran Home Drive-Thru will make one more appearance this year, as a fund-raiser for the Vinton Police Department's K-9 project. The drive-thru will be open next Wednesday, Oct.

Bike Trail Grand Opening set for Oct. 2, 1 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2016 12:00 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department and VORC (Vinton Off Road Cyclists) are inviting all bike-riders to a special grand opening ceremony next Sunday, Oct.

Chili chefs invited to first Farmers Market Chili Cookoff, Sept. 22

VINTON TODAY
September 20, 2016 12:00 am

Fall weather means changing leaves, football, a cozy sweatshirt and, of course, chili! The Vinton Farmers Market will be hosting its first ever Chili Cookoff on Thursday, September 22.

VS Fellowship of Christian Athletes group to hold first meeting, Sept. 29

VINTON TODAY
September 20, 2016 12:00 am

  The Vinton-Shellsburg Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hold its first meeting of the 2016-17 school year at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

Slime Time with VPRD set for Saturday

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2016 12:00 am

This Saturday is the Vinton Parks and Recreation Dept. Slime Time at the Skate and Activity Center from 1-3pm. Kids in grades K-4th can make up some awesome, fun, slimy concoctions.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Tuesday, September 20

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2016 12:00 am

By George Rickey The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces our next flight will be on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. There are 87 Veterans on this flight covering WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Flaughless 5K registration under way; last event to raise funds for Retrieving Freedom

VINTON TODAY
September 15, 2016 12:00 am

The Fifth and Final Flaughless 5K will raise funds for Retrieving Freedom. Registration for the 5th and Final Flaughless 5K is under way. The annual run/walk in memory of Dan Flaugh will take place Saturday, Oct.

International Peacemaker to speak on Syrian issues at Vinton Presbyterian Church

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2016 12:00 am

International Peacemaker Tamar Wasoian will speak in the sanctuary of the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Ave., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, followed by a meet and greet in the fellowship hall with refreshments.