Cover crop seeding Sept 10, near Iowa City

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 29, 2013 1:37 pm

A demonstration of aerially seeding a rye cover crop into standing soybeans will be conducted on the Jim Meade farm west of Iowa City on September 10 at 5:00 p.

Meeting for VSHS D.C/NYC trip set for Aug. 24

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 27, 2013 3:59 pm

There will be a parent/student meeting for anyone interested in going to Washington D.C. and New York City in April of 2014.  The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.

AmeriCorps NCCC team plans Community Day with VPRD, Aug. 28

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 26, 2013 5:57 pm

An AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team, Oak 3, is holding a Community Day with Vinton Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, where they will celebrate volunteerism.

VSHS FFA, Farm Bureau plan pre-game tailgate event Aug 30

VINTON TODAY
August 26, 2013 10:16 am

 The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter, along with the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation, will be teaming up on Friday August 30, 2013 for a Tailgate Party! It will be held at north end of the high school parking lot beginning at 4:00 p.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Sept. 3

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2013 8:07 am

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Free will donation for the meal.

Boomfest to include unique magic and music

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
August 22, 2013 11:47 am

Magician Keith West and musician Paul Imholte are among the entertainers lined up for Boomfest this Saturday. Imholte plays a variety of stringed instruments.

New to Boomfest: Free Sweet Corn Festival Saturday downtown

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
August 22, 2013 7:59 am

FREE Sweet Corn will be served in front of Michael & Dowd and Clingman Pharmacy from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24! Be sure to bring the family for the entire day and stay for the sweet corn.

Vinton Women's Club plans annual Teachers Reception, Aug. 28

VINTON TODAY
August 20, 2013 10:48 pm

The vinton Womens Club, will host a Teachers Reception.   Wednesday August 28, 2013 from 3:30 P.m to 5:00 P.M. at the Ray House in Vinton located at 912 1st Ave.

Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day Camp Planned

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
August 20, 2013 12:46 pm

A farm safety day camp for any Benton County student in 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 21, 2013. The event will run from 8:30 a.

Viking Blowout set for Friday; to include volleyball scrimmage this year

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 20, 2013 11:04 am

With the new school year comes the excitement of another fall sports season.  Come out Friday night for the annual Fall Sports Blowout and get a sneak preview of our volleyball and football teams.