Homecoming parade tonight; Hall of Fame induction Friday

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 19, 2013 8:59 am

The annual Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade takes place tonight. It begins at 6:30 p.m. near Farmers Bank. The route then leads along 4th Street to Second Avenue, then to the high school football field for the events there.

Isle of Iowa Head Club to raise money for E. Iowa Honor Flight, Oct. 12

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
September 15, 2013 11:22 pm

“Party with a Purpose.” This pretty much describes Island Fever 2013, and the Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club. This group is more than just a bunch of Jimmy Buffet fanatics and lovers of island music.

Vinton Women's Club fall banquet set for Sept. 17

VINTON TODAY
September 9, 2013 4:58 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock will be the speaker during the Vinton Women's Club Fall Banquet fund-raiser. The event takes place Tuesday, Sept 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Windsor Manor to celebrate National Assisted Living Week with tour

BETHANY CLEMENSON, WINDSOR MANOR
September 6, 2013 12:15 pm

Windsor Manor at Vinton will celebrate National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14, 2013) by opening the doors of its communities, and the hearts of its staff and team members, as an invitation to seniors and their families to experience the positive changes that assisted living solutions provide, every day.

Vinton Parks and Recreation Golf Tournament set for Sept. 28

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
September 6, 2013 9:17 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 28th. This is an 18-hole tournament that costs $50.

PEO HG to meet Sept. 14

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2013 9:48 am

PEO Chapter HG will meet on September 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM at the home of Connie Ogier. Please bring a favorite fall decorating item or idea. Also note the change in date.

Free Seminar this THURSDAY with Jim Garnett

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2013 12:05 pm

A fun-filled seminar packed with great ideas about discipline and self-esteem…. “My four year old son and my six year old daughter don’t interrupt me on the phone anymore and they get themselves up and ready for school on time.

Better Tomorrows board to meet Sept. 4

HEIDI SCHMINKE, BCECIA
September 3, 2013 11:07 am

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on September 4th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m.  Topics of discussion will be Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; Appointment Transition Plan Committee Members, Approval of Annual Report and Executive Summary.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Sept. 9

VINTON TODAY
September 2, 2013 7:35 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, Sept. 9, at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat DeKlotz assisted by Marilyn Mehlhaus.  Donna Sutton will present the program.

Cover crops to be featured at September 12 SE Iowa Research Farm Field Day

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 29, 2013 1:37 pm

Cover crops will be one of the topics featured at the fall field day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research Farm near Crawfordsville at 1:30 p.