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Extreme Outdoors: Area residents invited to zip line tour

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.

V-S softball alumni invited play in August event

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

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.

29th annual Vinton Cruise set for July 20

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.

Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa to meet

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

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

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