The registration deadline is just a few days away...   Vinton's Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at the Vinton Country Club.

The annual Vinton Unlimited 3-Person Best Shot Tournament is on July 11th and we'd love to see you on the course!    The price has been lowered this year on registration and we've made a few other exciting changes to the day that should make for a memorable event! Click HERE to download the form to get your 3-Person best shot team registered today! The cost is only $20/person for 9 holes,  $10 less than last year! Just like in the past, we'll have Granny Throws and Mulligans available along with great prizes and give-a-ways for everyone who plays.

The monthly meeting of the Benton County Democrats will be held in Vinton at  the Pizza Ranch on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00pm. A Dutch treat buffet will  be available before the meeting.

We will be having Embroidery Software Club this Saturday afternoon June 14, at 1:00. Be sure to give us a call if you plan to make it. As always you will need to bring your computer and dongle.

There will be a Children's Bible Story hour, illustrated with felt art, every Tuesday afternoon, from 1-2 p.m. at the Vinton Community Service Center at 407 A Ave (across from the Laundromat).

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is planning a grand opening ribbon cutting, and evening festivities for Celebration Park in Vinton on Saturday, June 14.

Mark your calendars!!! This Saturday, June 7th the Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride will ride for the veterans! We will depart Shellsburg and proceed to Quasqueton, Central City, Waubeek, Troy Mills and end in Atkins.

The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Free Fishing Weekend event at Rodgers Park, this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Join the Benton County Conservation Naturalists and their brand new canoes out on the Lake for some boater safety tips and canoeing instruction.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County will be Friday, June 13, at the Benton Community High School Track, Van Horne.  The west entrance to the track is on north Main Street and, weather permitting, parking will be on the grass south of the track.

The 2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market. Vinton, Iowa, is only 23 days away!! We have over 40 dealers/vendors and the VFW/Amvets will be here with food!! Mark JUNE 27 & 28 on your calendar.