'Fields of Faith' event set for Wednesday at Union field in La Porte

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2015 9:04 pm

High school students from all over eastern Iowa, including V-S students and members of the new VS FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) are planning on attending the "Fields of Faith" event Wednesday evening at the Union High School football field in La Porte City.

PEO ChapterMZ to meet

JOANN SCHMIDT
October 5, 2015 8:34 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, October 12, 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rohlena assisted by Frieda Davis.  The BILS are also invited to visit the IH museum.

Flaughless 5K takes place this weekend: Schedule listed

GEORGIA MEEKER SYSOUCHANH
October 5, 2015 12:08 pm

The 4th Annual Flaughless 5K, a memorial event for U.S. Army soldier and Vinton native Dan Flaugh, is five days away and on track for meeting – and exceeding –  the fundraising goal of at least $10,000 for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).

Breast Cancer Survivors to hear from humorist Kathy Lariviere

JANET WOODHOUSE
October 5, 2015 11:42 am

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet MONDAY, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

American Legion Fish Fry set for Oct. 9

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
October 5, 2015 9:57 am

The Vinton American Legion will be having a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday October 9 from 4:00 to 7:00.   We will be serving, Fish Fillets, Baked Beans, Baked Potato or Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Cake.

“Good Morning Vietnam—2015” slideshow coming to CP Historical Society

RICH HANNEN
October 2, 2015 11:30 am

Coming soon to a Harvest Potluck near you:   “Good Morning Vietnam—2015”    The program for the Center Point Historical Society’s annual community supper will be a slide show by local retired businessman and Vietnam War vet Jon Sholes.

Homecoming, 2015: VSHS announces daily schedule, parade route

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 29, 2015 1:56 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg will host West Delaware next Friday, Oct. 9, for its Homecoming football game. Students and staff will celebrate the tradition each day next week.

Pre-Registration Deadline Tomorrow for Flaughless 5K

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2015 11:27 am

Pre-register by Saturday, September 26, 2015 to guarantee a t-shirt. Registrations after September 26 will have an additional $5 fee and your t-shirt is not guaranteed.

St. Francis of Assisi Day: Blessing of Animals set for Oct. 4

VINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
September 24, 2015 12:18 pm

On Sunday, October 4 at 2 p.m., the Presbyterian Church of Vinton will hold a Blessing of the Animals Service.  This service is open to the public.

Taste of Dysart Fall Festival set for Oct. 3

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2015 12:28 pm

      Preparations are being made for this years “Taste of Dysart Annual Fall Festival” that will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 4-8 p.