Tot Lot Program fun for youth & adults!

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 12, 2013 1:24 pm

  The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department has started up the popular Tot Lot Program once again at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center.

Amana gardening author to visit library Thursday

DEAN & VALERIE CLOSE
November 12, 2013 8:52 am

Lawrence L. Rettig's new book, "Gardening the Amana Way," shares lessons he has learned from his years of experience in growing a variety of plants and flowers in eastern Iowa.

VS bowling 9-pin fund-raiser set for Nov. 16

MICHELLE GOSSE
November 10, 2013 9:09 pm

The VS bowling team plans a 9-pin fund-raiser this Saturday, Nov. 16, at Berry's Lanes.   Details:   9 Pin Bowling Tournament on November 16th to fundraise for the V-S High School Bowling team.

VS public speaking class invites public to library presentations

ERIC UPMEYER, VSHS SPEECH DEPT.
November 8, 2013 1:20 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg's Public Speaking class will be presenting their Persuasive Speeches at the Vinton Public Library on November 8th and 11th  from 2:20 p.

Garrison First Responders to hold dinner/auction/benfit THIS Saturday!

AMANDA HENKLE
November 6, 2013 9:40 am

The Garrison First Responders will hold their annual dinner/live auction benefit Saturday, November 9th, at the Garrison Emergency Services Building.

Vinton Events planned for November

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
November 5, 2013 4:41 pm

November 21st - Vinton's Lighted Parade This is our annual tree lighting and visit from Santa.  The winners of the VPRD coloring contest will be riding with Santa on the firetruck during the Lighted Parade hosted by our local Veteran organizations.

VPRD to host Annual Parent/Child Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest

BRAD BARKER
November 5, 2013 4:41 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Parent/Child Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest on Sunday, November 10th at the Vinton Recreation Center.

VS plans annual Veterans Day assembly Nov. 11

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 5, 2013 4:04 pm

The Veterans Day Program will begin at 9:30 am on Monday Nov 11th. Our community wide assembly will be held at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in the gymnasium.

Vinton After 5 Club plans annual fund-raising dinner, Nov. 12

VINTON TODAY
November 5, 2013 4:03 pm

The Vinton After 5 Club will have its annual fund-raiser, Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6:15 p.m. at the 4th Street Diner, 202 E. 4th Street. Ladies, bring your crafts, bakery or canned foods.

Naturalists plan charcoal art seminar

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
November 4, 2013 10:19 am

The Benton County Conservation Department is planning Charcoal Art event for Saturday, Nov. 16. The class will take place at the Nature Center from 10 a.