PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 14

JOANN SCHMIDT
April 1, 2014 9:37 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 14, at 1:30 PM at the home of Kae Santman assisted by Dorla Hilmer.  The program will be presented by Jane LaGrange.

Extension plans 10th annal Garden Extravaganza May 10

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
March 31, 2014 7:04 pm

Come grow your gardens with new plants from the 10th annual Benton County ISU Extension Master Gardeners "Garden Extravaganza" Saturday, May 10, at Atkins School, Atkins.

Vinton Fire Department plans Friday fish fry

VINTON TODAY
March 27, 2014 10:49 am

After taking a year off from the annual fish fry last year while preparing for the 2013 state IFA convention. the Vinton Fire Department will resume its annual fish fry this Friday evening.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet April 1

JANET WOODHOUSE
March 26, 2014 11:29 am

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

Bereavement support group to meet April 3

FRIEDA DAVIS
March 26, 2014 11:29 am

The bereavement support group "Meet and Eat" will meet Thursday April 3 at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton.  Anyone grieving a loss is invited.

Heart of Mary Cluster Holy Week Schedule

BARB RAWSON
March 20, 2014 2:19 pm

  Holy Thursday, April 17th Mass at  7 p.m. st. Mary, Urbana Good Friday, April 18th Service at 5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart, Walker Easter Vigil, April 19th 7:30 p.

Photographer and Author of 'That Tree' to be in Vinton March 22nd

WARREN WINTER
March 20, 2014 2:19 pm

"That Tree", photographer and author, Mark Hirsch, will be in Vinton on Saturday, March 22nd at 10 am signing books at the Vinton Public Library at 510 2nd Avenue.

National Ag Day to be celebrated in Benton County

CAROL KERNER
March 19, 2014 12:27 pm

Click to view Flyer Before long, Benton County farmers will begin planting their crops in the hopes of an abundant harvest in the fall. Farmers put food on our plate, produce fiber, fuel and renewable resources, while protecting our land, air and water.

Pressure Canner Testing Dates

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 19, 2014 12:19 pm

Pressure canners with a dial-type pressure gauge should be tested each year for accuracy. Rachel Wall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Nutrition and Health Specialist, will be offering testing of dial gauge pressure canners.

'Cruisin through the Decades' concert set for Tuesday; free admission

LOIS MARTIN, VS MUSIC DEPT.
March 15, 2014 5:16 am

Final rehearsals are in full swing for “Cruisin’ Through the Decades”, the upcoming Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Vocal Concert.