PEO Chapter MZ to meet July 17

VINTON TODAY
July 21, 2015 8:34 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, July 17,  1:30 PM at the home of Pat Floyd assisted by Jo Schmidt.

Farm Bureau Cookout Contest set for July 25; all area grillers invited

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
July 20, 2015 2:50 pm

The eighth annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest is set for Saturday July 25 at the fairgrounds in Vinton. This will be in conjunction with the Benton County Fair activities.

Auto parts swap meet set for July 18

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2015 2:56 pm

The 2nd annual auto parts swap meet will take place Saturday, July 18, at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5. See details in the attached flyer.

Only flying B-29 to be on display at Cedar Rapids Airport

TIM BUSCH
July 17, 2015 12:00 pm

The Commemorative Air Force Air Power History Tour, featuring the iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI, will visit Eastern Iowa July 28 – August 2, 2015.

Fair Communications Day judging event set for Saturday

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 17, 2015 10:23 am

While most judging for Fair projects begins Wednesday, the annual Communications Day judging takes place Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at VS High School.

Friends of 4-H plan first pie auction

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 17, 2015 10:17 am

The Benton County Extension Council is pleased to announce the formation of a new committee.  The BCIA (Benton County Iowa) FRIENDS OF 4-H fundraising committee.

Benton County Conservation canoe float set for Aug. 1

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
July 17, 2015 10:16 am

The Benton County Conservation Board invites river enthusiasts to a Cedar River Canoe Float from the Mt. Auburn boat ramp to the Dudgeon boat ramp on Saturday, Aug.

Lutheran Home to hold annual Ice Cream Social August 2

LISA ELWICK, VLHC
July 15, 2015 12:35 pm

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Ice Cream Social on August 2nd from 2-4 p.m. at the Vinton Lutheran Home Communities. There will be homemade baked goods, a children's area with crafts, games, music and more.

Mission Provides Over 144,000 Bottles for Free Clinic

REV. JESSICA CRANE-MUNOZ
July 15, 2015 12:15 pm

 For over seven years, a small and dedicated group of women at the Vinton Presbyterian Church have been on a mission to support medical treatment for the poor.

Weed Week: Extension to offer series of meetings on herbicides

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 15, 2015 10:37 am

 Farmers and agribusiness representatives will benefit from Weeds Week, a weeklong series of informational meetings focusing on herbicides and their effectiveness.