Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Aug. 6

JANET WOODHOUSE
July 30, 2013 11:30 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

Boomtown to recreate historic Iowa State Fair train wreck display

BOOMTOWN SPONSOR VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
July 29, 2013 2:41 pm

Eastern Iowans who missed the Iowa State Fair this year will have a second chance to see a piece of the fair’s history recreated at Boomtown in Vinton, Iowa on Saturday, August 24.

Silos and Smokestacks: Dedication of Vinton Depot signs set for Aug. 1

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
July 29, 2013 1:24 pm

Vinton Unlimited, in partnership with the Benton County Historical Society, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, the Elwick Family, and Tharp Design is excited to announce the dedication of two new signs at the Vinton Depot.

Join Trinity Lutheran Church for a morning full of fun August 17th

VINTON UNLIMITED
July 29, 2013 12:54 pm

The Vinton Community is welcome and encouraged to Join Trinity Lutheran Church for a morning full of fun, golf, prizes, and silent auctions!  9:00am on Saturday, August 17th at the Vinton Country Club! If you are interested in getting your name in front of golfers, please contact Ashley Hesson (319-540-5862) to let her know what promotional item(s) you would like to donate for the silent auction.

VPRD Glow Ball Golf Outing set for Aug. 3

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 29, 2013 8:33 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting a Glow Ball Golf Outing this Saturday, August 3rd at the Vinton Country Club. This will be a two person best shot 9-hole event beginning at dark.

Surf's Up, Friday August 2, at the Pool

BRAD BARKER
July 26, 2013 11:55 am

The Vinton Community Swimming Pool will be hosting its annual Palace at the Pool movie on Friday, August 2nd.   This year we will be showing the movie "Surf's Up.

Mark your Calendar 5th Annual Crafted With Love Open House October 12

WINDSOR MANOR
July 25, 2013 10:33 am

Saturday October 12th               1pm to 4pm   We are inviting home party consultants, crafters, and individuals with homemade items to set up a booth in our community.

Cardboard Boat Races set for July 27

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2013 3:48 pm

On Saturday, July 27, The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool.

Grandstand events to include car, trailer races and demo derby

VINTON TODAY
July 23, 2013 12:03 pm

Cars will race twice this week at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The popular and exciting trailer races will also return this week during the Benton County Fair.

Business Camp at Iowa Braille School to help benefit Friends of the Shelter

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
July 22, 2013 7:19 pm

The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School is helping the shelter this week, but in order to do so, they need everyone's help! Business Camp at Iowa Braille School The last of three local summer school programs in Vinton for children who are blind or visually impaired will be held at the Iowa Braille School, during the week of July 21 – 26.