BC Historical Society to host Laura Ingalls Wilder presenter, April 27

ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ, BCHS
April 21, 2014 10:19 am

VINTON—Experience the recently rejuvenated historic Horridge House and see Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life as Marie Tschopp, dressed in pioneer costume, shares stories from the life and works of this beloved author.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 28th

JOANN SCHMIDT
April 18, 2014 4:34 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., April 28, 1:30 PM, at the home of Jackie Schoettmer assisted by Ann Jorgensen.  The program will be presented by Karen Schlue.

Easter Bunny to arrive at Riverside Park Saturday at 10 a.m.

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2014 10:16 am

The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held THIS Saturday, April 19th @ 10.00 a.m. at Riverside Park for ages 10 & under. The Easter Bunny will also be at this park, so bring your camera.

For Mom and the CP Library: Garden party set for May 10

RICH HANNEN
April 17, 2014 8:18 am

Do something nice for your mom and the Center Point Library the day before Mother’s Day—go to a garden party. The Center Point Library building fund committee is having a garden party at Wakema Park in Center Point from 1 to 4 p.

Iowa Wine Trail announces 10th anniversary event

BRAD JOHNSON
April 16, 2014 4:51 pm

(Marquette, IA).  Eight wineries over one weekend equals a “wine-derful” experience for lovers of locally crafted Iowa wines.

Emerald Ash Borer meeting set for May 8

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
April 15, 2014 1:23 pm

Title: Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting May 8th in Monticello   Emerald ash borer, that kills all species of ash trees, has been identified in nine counties in Iowa since last summer.

VWC to name Woman of the Year on April 22

VINTON TODAY
April 15, 2014 1:23 pm

The Vinton Women's Club will honor the 2014 Woman of the Year at its spring dinner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The event takes palce at 6:00 p.m.

VSHS to host Wamac Art Fair; public viewing hours 2-5 on Tuesday

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 14, 2014 11:31 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Schools have the honor of hosting this year's WaMaC Art Fair at the Braille School gymnasium in Vinton. See a few photos of student created artwork promoting the Art Fair HERE.

Rodgers Park Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow; Kiwanis event April 19

VINTON TODAY
April 11, 2014 11:22 am

This year there will be the usual TWO Easter Egg Hunts, but they will be held on TWO different days! Ehlinger's/Rodgers Park Event The annual Easter Egg Hunt that is held at Rodgers Park and sponsored by Ehlinger's Vinton Express, will be held THIS Saturday April 12th,  beginning at 11am.

Holy Week at Shellsburg Presbyterian Church

CONNIE MCCLINTOCK
April 10, 2014 10:07 am

Shellsburg Presbyterian Church will host a community worship service In honor of Holy Week. This is a nondenominational service for everyone: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th AT 9:00 A.