PDPW transition cow workshops set for March 25-26

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 11, 2014 6:49 pm

JUNEAU, WIS. – The most significant time in a dairy cow’s milk production cycle is the weeks leading up to, and following, the birth of a calf.

VPRD invites bowlers to 9-pin adult tournament

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
February 10, 2014 7:36 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again excited about hosting another 9 Pin Adult Bowling Tournament at the great Berry’s Lanes.

March 8 Penguins Comedy Club event to help VS Post Prom

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 10, 2014 3:50 pm

Laugh it up for a good cause! Back by popular demand, the 2014 Post Prom committee is pleased to partner with Penguin’s Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids to offer tickets for an evening of adult comedy.

Better Tomorrows Board to meet Feb. 12, in Vinton

HEIDI SCHMINKE, BCECIA
February 10, 2014 3:48 pm

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on February 12th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m.  Topics of discussion will be Financials, Co-Director Reports, Site Visit Form Review; Approval of Fiscal Agent; RFP Application Approval; Program Reports, By-Laws and Transition Plan.

Old Creamery Nature Trail volunteers to meet

RANDY SCHEEL
February 7, 2014 11:55 am

The Old Creamery Nature Trail volunteers will be meeting on Tuesday February 11 at 6:00 pm at the Benton County Nature Center, 5718 20th Avenue Drive, Vinton (near Rogers Park).

Winter Gardening Fair Scheduled

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
February 5, 2014 4:20 pm

Kirkwood Community College, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Linn County Master Gardeners have teamed up to offer a daylong, gardening education event.

PEO MZ to meet Feb. 10

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2014 10:30 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., February 10, at 1:30 PM. at the home of Marilyn Mehlhaus assisted by Frieda Davis.  Remember to bring a favorite recipe to share.

Bereavement support group to meet Feb. 6

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2014 10:30 am

The bereavement support group "Meet and Eat" will meet Thursday February 6, 2014 at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton.  Anyone greiving a loss is welcome.

Relay for Life set for June 13 in Van Horne

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
February 3, 2014 10:30 am

Cancer knows no time. That's why cancer fighters will walk around the track in the battle against this disease on June 13 during the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County at the Benton Community Track, Van Horne.

Fifth annual VS Vikettes basketball Pink Night set for Monday

VINTON TODAY
February 2, 2014 10:21 pm

The fifth annual Vinton-Shellsburg high school girls basketball Pink Night will take place Monday, Feb. 3, at the VSHS gym. The event will honor area breast cancer survivors and help raise funds for the Gifts of Hope mammography fund.