Kiwanis Bring the Noise 5K returns Boomtown weekend

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2016 5:47 pm

The annual Vinton Kiwanis Club Bring the Noise 5K takes place during Boomtown weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 27. Registration begins at 8; the race begins at 9 a.

Farm Safety Day set for Sept. 17; pre-registration under way for free event

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 15, 2016 11:12 am

A safety day for any Benton County student in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event will run from 8:30 a.

Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Saturday

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2016 10:06 am

The 7th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, in Vinton. The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar in Vinton, were registration takes place from 10 to 11 a.

Mini-Masters: VPRD plans kids' putt-putt tourney, Aug. 13

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 11, 2016 2:03 pm

This is the last week to sign up for the Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament to take place on Saturday, August 13th from 2pm – 4pm at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center.

Center Point Friends Concocting Minion Party

RICH HANNEN
August 10, 2016 9:02 pm

A scheme has been brewed to hold a Minion Party Saturday, Sept.24, to benefit the Center Point Andersen Public Library. At its August meeting Friends of the Library set the party in the Library community room from 1 to 3.

Boomfest schedule includes vendors, music

VINTON UNLIMITED
August 10, 2016 5:37 pm

More than 75 vendors have signed up for the annual Boomfest in downtown Vinton on Saturday, Aug. 27. The booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 4th Street.

Beats, Burgers, Brats, Beer and Bicycles in Dysart August 20

RUTH SCHAFBUCH
August 9, 2016 7:08 pm

On August 20, Dysart will celebrate our annual 5 B’s Event! (Beats, burgers, brats, beer and bicycles). This family friendly event is held each year on Dysart’s Main Street in support of the Old Creamery Nature Trail.

Iowa State Fair Honors Veterans

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2016 2:26 pm

On Monday, August 15, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military throughout the day with discounted gate admission, special displays and a parade on the Grand Concourse.

Cooking, not dancing: Salsa contest returns to Farmers Market

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 8, 2016 7:21 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department and the Vinton Farmers Market will once again host its annual Salsa Contest on Thursday, August 11th. For those interested in participating, there is no fee for entry and no pre-registration is required.

American Legion to hold Fish Fry August 12

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
August 5, 2016 9:48 pm

Friday, August 12, from 4-7 p.m. the American Legion will hold their FIsh Fry. The Legion is located at 105 R Ave. in Vinton. The menu will include: Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.