Shellsburg Backdraft 5K set for Saturday

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2015 8:02 am

The Shellsburg Fire Department Auxiliary's annual Backdraft 5K takes place this Saturday. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Shellsburg park. Registration fee is $25.

RC 'Warbirds' event to benefit Honor Flight; free admission

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
July 13, 2015 11:37 am

Warbirds Over Iowa, a remote-controlled air show sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks, take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18 (Rain date July 19).

Urbana Big Day set for Aug. 22; parade entries wanted

VINTON TODAY
July 13, 2015 10:58 am

Wanted: Parade Entries Urbana Big Days Aug 22,2015 If you are interested in joining us with your parade entry, Please call 319-443-2219 or email bmparb57@fmtcs.

PEO MZ to meet July 13

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2015 12:12 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, July 13, to eat in Cedar Rapids.  Please meet at 10:00 AM to carpool.

Concert series to include Zachary Freedom, Strait Run

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 9, 2015 9:29 am

Vinton Unlimited is sponsoring two summer concerts on Thursday nights. We invite all residents to visit the Farmers Market at the depot, shop downtown and then come to the park for music and relaxation.

Softball tourney benefit set for Deanne Halstead, July 11

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2015 10:41 pm

Deanne Halstead was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery several weeks ago. She will now need to go through chemotherapy.   Her family is sponsoring a fundraiser/softball tournament on Saturday July 11 at the Vinton Lions Field between 11:00-2:00.

Farm Credit Services to help at Garrison farm safety event

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2015 7:22 pm

Attendees of the 3rd Annual Kid’s Health & Safety Fair will learn about farm safety starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Ally Schultes, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) outreach coordinator, will talk about ATV and tractor safety.

VU golf tournament set for July 10; two-person best shot

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 3, 2015 12:12 pm

Get your friends and grab your clubs for the annual Vinton Unlimited Country Club on Friday, July 10 at the Vinton Country Club! New to 2015, the tournament will be a two-person best shot with tee times at 2 and 5pm.

'Get Out Alive:' Garrison Fun Day July 11th to include fire safety house

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2015 12:12 pm

On July 11th, Garrison Emergency Services is bringing the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House to Garrison as part of Garrison Fun day.

Night of Destruction to return to Benton County Fair, July 24

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2015 12:12 pm

One of the new favorites at the Benton County Fair will return again this year. The Night of Destruction, with walls of fire and the very popular trailer races (demolition derbies involving trucks pulling trailers around the race track) will take place on Friday, July 24.