Extreme Outdoors: Area residents invited to zip line tour

KAREN PHELPS, NATURALIST BCCB
July 12, 2013 8:44 pm

We invite families to get off the couch, put away the electronic games and get out and experience these adrenaline filled opportunities to experience the Iowa Outdoors in ways you may not have tried or even known existed as options.

Gardening Webinar Series 'Moisture Extremes in the Landscape' Begins Aug 13

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 12, 2013 10:43 am

The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer garden webinars to be hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

V-S softball alumni invited play in August event

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 11, 2013 11:40 pm

A Vinton-Shellsburg alumni softball game is scheduled for Friday, August 9th at 7pm. Cost is $20 to play and includes an alumni softball t-shirt.

Farm transition planning training offered to Iowa women

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 10, 2013 11:50 am

Creating a transition plan to make sure a farm continues as a productive business can be challenging. Farm women can learn how to plan a successful farm transition in a five-session course offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Vinton Community Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels, this Saturday

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 10, 2013 11:43 am

Here's your chance to catch up with fellow Vinton residents and catch a baseball game at the annual "Vinton Community Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

29th annual Vinton Cruise set for July 20

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2013 11:17 am

Hundreds of classic and antique car lovers from eastern Iowa and beyond will join Vinton vehicle owners in bringing their rides downtown for the 29th Annual Cruise on Saturday, July 20.

Memorial ride for slain girls to make Vinton stop Saturday

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2013 11:10 am

Rick Zimpher and the staff of Ron-Da-Voo in Vinton are preparing to welcome up to 500 motorcycle rider and automobile drivers to Vinton on Saturday, July 13.

Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa to meet

HEIDI SCHMINKE, BCECIA
July 8, 2013 10:39 am

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on July 9th at the Tama County Extension Office at 12:00 p.m. Topics of discussion will include – Funding Sub-committee Recommendations; By-Laws; Program Reports; Co-Director Reports, Board/Staff Evaluations, Financial Report, Carryover, Board Member Elections, Contracts and FY ’14 Budget Approval.

Plan a weekend at the Pool July 12-13

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 5, 2013 1:35 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is offering a number of events on July 12th & 13th to keep your family busy!   The 'Lei-zy Days of Summer Luau Pool Party' will take place from 6-8 PM on Friday, July 12th.

Free College Information Sessions Planned

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 4, 2013 10:49 pm

Undecided students in Benton county can get started Kirkwood’s locations are planning free summer information sessions aimed at helping undecided students.